The Eclectic Gentleman Stephan Watts

May 26 in Professional Wrestling History May 26 feels like wrestling history fired out of a cannon. The day includes Bruno Sammartino ruling the WWWF, Bob Backlund battling Antonio Inoki in Japan, Superstar Billy Graham towering over the territory era, one of the most infamous technical disasters in Pay-per-view history, and the bizarre real-life arrest of Hacksaw Jim Duggan and The Iron Sheik while they were actively feuding on WWF television. This is wrestling history at full volume. Loud,

On This Day in Wrestling History: May 24 Professional wrestling history on May 24 is packed with legendary title changes, unforgettable Madison Square Garden moments, emotional tributes, and the continued rise of some of the biggest stars the industry has ever seen. From Harley Race capturing his first NWA World Heavyweight Championship to Ric Flair reclaiming the NWA crown from Kerry Von Erich in Japan, this date helped shape the future of professional wrestling across multiple generations.

Explore May 23 in pro wrestling history featuring the tragic death of Owen Hart at WWF Over The Edge 1999, Bruno Sammartino main events, Steve Austin’s WCW Television Title win, WCW Slamboree 1993, ECW classics, Andre the Giant in Japan, and more legendary moments from WWE, WCW, ECW, AJPW, and the WWWF.