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Professional wrestling-related events during the year of 1972
Overview of the events of 1972 in professional wrestling
List of years in professional wrestling
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1972 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of
professional wrestling .
List of notable promotions
These promotions held notable shows in 1972.
Calendar of notable shows
Notable events
Awards and honors
1972
PWI Wrestler of the Year ,
Pedro Morales
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Championship changes
EMLL
Incoming champion –
Aníbal
No title changes
Incoming champion – Raul Reyes
Date
Winner
Event/Show
Note(s)
April 7
Angel Blanco
EMLL show
Incoming champion – Ciclon Veloz, Jr.
No title changes
Incoming champion –
Raul Mata
[8]
Date
Winner
Event/Show
Note(s)
June 18
Enrique Vera
EMLL show
Incoming champion – Uncertain
No title changes
NWA
Tournaments
IWE
Births
Dwayne Johnson
Debuts
February 1, 1972 –
El Texano
[15]
March 13, 1972 –
Rick Martel
[16]
March 16, 1972 –
Gran Hamada
[16]
March 20, 1972 –
Mr. Pogo
[16]
May 22, 1972 –
Moondog King
[16]
August 2, 1972 –
Kengo Kimura
[16]
August 23, 1972 -
Bob Orton Jr.
[16]
September –
Jaque Mate
[16]
September 1, 1972 –
Larry Zbyszko
[16]
September 19, 1972 -
Don Arakawa
September 26, 1972 -
Masanobu Kurisu
November 12, 1972 –
Yoshiaki Fujiwara
[15]
December 1, 1972 –
Bruce Hart
[16]
December 3, 1972 –
Kuniaki Kobayashi
[16]
December 10, 1972 –
Ric Flair
[16]
December 28, 1972 –
Jim Brunzell
[16]
Debut date uncertain
Retirements
Deaths
References
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ISBN
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"Dwayne Johnson Biography: Film Actor, Athlete (1972–)" .
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"Sean Waltman Bio" . Slam! Sports .
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