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May 18 in Pro Wrestling History May 18 is a heavy day in pro wrestling history. It brings the birth of “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, more Bruno Sammartino title defenses, strong territory action, ECW’s wild Allentown debut, WCW Slamboree 1997, and the sad passing of Davey Boy Smith. Jimmy Snuka Is Born On May 18, 1943, WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka was born. Snuka became one of wrestling’s most unforgettable high-flyers, known for his wild presence, barefoot style, and legendary leap from

May 17 in Pro Wrestling History May 17 is not just another date in wrestling history. This is the day Bruno Sammartino became champion. On May 17, 1963, inside Madison Square Garden, Bruno Sammartino defeated WWWF World Champion Buddy Rogers in under a minute with an over-the-shoulder backbreaker. That one moment began the longest WWWF/WWF/WWE Championship reign in history, lasting more than seven years. That is not a title reign. That is a monument. Bruno Sammartino Makes History

May 16 is one of those wrestling history days where every decade throws something different into the ring. We get Hall of Fame birthdays, major title changes, classic territory results, Bruno Sammartino pulling double duty, Andy Kaufman’s unforgettable wrestling legacy, The Midnight Express striking gold, and a wild UK-exclusive WWF pay-per-view. Johnny Rodz and Buddy Roberts Are Born May 16 marks the birthday of WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz, born in 1938. Rodz became known not only for his