1988 in professional wrestling
1988 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
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List of notable promotions
These promotions held notable shows in 1988.
Promotion Name | Abbreviation | Notes |
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All Japan Pro Wrestling | AJPW | |
American Wrestling Association | AWA | |
Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre | EMLL | |
Jim Crockett Promotions | JCP | In November, Turner Broadcasting System bought JCP and rebranded it as World Championship Wrestling (WCW). |
World Class Championship Wrestling | WCCW | |
World Wrestling Council | WWC | |
World Wrestling Federation | WWF | |
Calendar of notable shows
Notable events
- March 27 - Clash of the Champions I was aired on free TV via TBS against the WWE pay-per view event WrestleMania IV.
- November 1 - Turner Broadcasting Systems purchased Jim Crockett Promotions the biggest National Wrestling Alliance territory.
- December 13 - AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler defeated WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in Chicago, Illinois at AWA Superclash III to unify both the AWA and WCWA World titles.
Tournaments and accomplishments
JCP
Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
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Bunkhouse Stampede | Dusty Rhodes[18][5] | January 24 | |
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament | Lex Luger and Sting | April 23 | |
NWA United States Tag Team Championship Tournament | The Fantastics(Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) | April 26 |
WWF
Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
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Royal Rumble | Jim Duggan | January 24 | |
WWF World Heavyweight Championship Tournament | Randy Savage | March 27 | |
King of the Ring | Ted DiBiase | October 16 |
Awards and honors
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Category | Winner |
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PWI Wrestler of the Year | Randy Savage |
PWI Tag Team of the Year | The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) |
PWI Match of the Year | Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant (The Main Event I) |
PWI Feud of the Year | Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger |
PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year | Randy Savage |
PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year | André the Giant |
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year | Sting |
PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year | Jerry Lawler |
PWI Rookie of the Year | Madusa Miceli |
PWI Lifetime Achievement | Bruiser Brody, Adrian Adonis |
PWI Editor's Award | James J. Dillon |
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Title changes
WWF
Incoming champion – Hulk Hogan | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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February 5 | Andre the Giant | The Main Event I | After the controversial finish, Andre "sold' his title to Ted Dibiase | |
February 5 | Vacant | The Main Event I | As a result of that moment see above Jack Tunney declared the title vacant. | |
March 27 | Randy Savage | WrestleMania IV | It was a 14-man tournament to decide the undisputed WWE Champion. |
Incoming champion – The Honky Tonk Man | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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August 29 | The Ultimate Warrior | SummerSlam | The Ultimate Warrior was a last minute replacement for Brutus Beefcake who was originally the no. 1 contender for the title. | |
Incoming champion – Antonio Inoki | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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No title changes |
Incoming champions – The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai and Judy Martin) | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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January 24 | The Jumping Bomb Angels (Noriyo Tateno and Itzuki Yamazaki) |
Royal Rumble | ||
June 8 | The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai and Judy Martin) |
Live event | ||
WWF Women's Championship | ||||
Incoming champion – Sensational Sherri | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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October 7 | Rockin' Robin | Prime Time Wrestling | ||
Incoming champions – Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana) | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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March 27 | Demolition (Ax and Smash) |
WrestleMania IV | ||
Births
- January 16 - Bull Dempsey
- January 19 - Tyler Breeze
- February 26 - Reid Flair (d. 2013)
- March 16 - Brett DiBiase
- April 17 - Dasha Fuentes
- May 5 - Brooke Hogan
- May 6 - Dakota Kai[19]
- May 26 - Babatunde Aiyegbusi
- May 30 - No Way Jose
- June 19 - Daga
- June 25 - Mark Haskins
- July 6 - Lars Sullivan
- August 7 - Marti Belle
- August 31 - Ember Moon[20]
- September 23 - Kairi Hojo[21][22][23]
- September 26 - Buddy Murphy[24]
- September 27 - Cathy Kelley[25]
- September 28 – Jason Jordan[26]
- November 3 - Gran Metalik[27]
- November 29 - Dana Brooke[28]
Debuts
- Uncertain debut date
- Ursula Hayden
- Gangrel
- Sandra Margot
- Perry Saturn
- February 20 - Raven
- September 13 - Dustin Runnels
Retirements
- Alexis Smirnoff (1970 - 1988)
- Rufus R. Jones (1969 - 1988)
- The Crusher (1949 - 1988)
- Emile Dupree (1955 - 1988)
- Mr. Hito (June 8, 1967 - March 25, 1988)
- Winona Littleheart (1977 - 1988)
- Jody Hamilton (1955 - 1988)
- John Quinn (1961 - 1988)
- Outback Jack (1986 - 1988)
- Scott McGhee (1978 - January 1988)
- Buddy Roberts (1965 - 1988)
Deaths
- April 30 - Man Mountain Mike
- June 15 - Mike Clancy
- July 4 - Adrian Adonis[29]
- July 4 - Dave McKigney
- July 17 - Bruiser Brody[30]
- September 6 - Leroy Brown
- November 30 - Ricky Lawless
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See also
- List of WCW pay-per-view events
- List of WWF pay-per-view events
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