1979 in professional wrestling

List of years in professional wrestling

1979 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.

Calendar of notable live events

Promotion(s) Event Date Venue Location Attendance
EMLL 23. Aniversario de Arena México April 21 Arena México Mexico City, Mexico
EMLL EMLL 46th Anniversary Show September 21 Arena Coliseo Mexico City, Mexico

Accomplishments and tournaments

JCP

Accomplishment Winner Date won Notes
NWA United States Championship Tournament Jimmy Snuka September 1

Awards and honors

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

Category Winner
PWI Wrestler of the Year Harley Race
PWI Tag Team of the Year Ivan Putski and Tito Santana
PWI Match of the Year Harley Race vs. Dusty Rhodes
PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year Dusty Rhodes
PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year Greg Valentine
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Tommy Rich
PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year Chief Jay Strongbow
PWI Rookie of the Year Sweet Brown Sugar
PWI Manager of the Year Arnold Skaaland

Births

Debuts

  • Uncertain debut date

Deaths

Retirements

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