1980 in professional wrestling

List of years in professional wrestling

1980 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 24. Aniversario de Arena México April 7 Arena México Mexico City, Mexico
WWWF Showdown at Shea August 9 Shea Stadium Flushing, New York 36,295[1]
EMLL EMLL 47th Anniversary Show September 26 Arena México Mexico City, Mexico 17,000[2]

Awards and honors

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

Category Winner
PWI Wrestler of the Year Bob Backlund
PWI Tag Team of the Year Jimmy Snuka and Ray Stevens
PWI Match of the Year Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko (Showdown at Shea)
PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year Mr. Wrestling II
PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year Larry Zbyszko
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Tony Atlas
PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year Junkyard Dog
PWI Rookie of the Year Terry Taylor
PWI Manager of the Year Oliver Humperdink

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Category Winner
Wrestler of the Year Harley Race
Feud of the Year Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko
Tag Team of the Year The Fabulous Freebirds
(Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)
Most Improved Larry Zbyszko

Births

Debuts

  • Uncertain debut date

Retirements

References

  1. ↑ Cawthon, Graham (2013). The History of Professional Wrestling: The Results WWF 1963–1989. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. p. 309. ISBN 978-1-4928-2597-5.
  2. ↑ "47th Anniversary Show". Pro Wrestling History. September 26, 1980. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  3. ↑ "ザ・マシンガン"カール・アンダーソン. New Japan Pro Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2016-01-30. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  4. ↑ "Conor O'Brian". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  5. ↑ "New Japan Pro Wrestling profile". New Japan Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2016-01-30. Retrieved 2010-12-24.
  6. ↑ "Puroresu Central profile". Puroresu Central. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  7. ↑ "David Otunga". Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Tyson Kidd Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
  9. ↑ "Dolph Ziggler Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved April 27, 2008.
  10. ↑ Milner, John M. (December 19, 2006). "Nick Nemeth". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Sara Del Rey's profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved December 27, 2007.
  12. ↑ "Rick Victor". Florida Championship Wrestling. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Noah matches". Cagematch. Retrieved 2010-01-28.


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