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

List of notable promotions

Only one promotion held notable shows in 1946.

Calendar of notable shows

Notable events

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

Accomplishments and tournaments

EMLL

Championship changes

EMLL

Debuts

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

Births

• 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

• June 10 - Jack Johnson (68)

References