1956
From Pro Wrestling
This is a list of various things that took place in 1956.
Contents |
Significant events
June
- June 21 – A wrestling program from Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Arena, promoted by Vince McMahon Sr., begins airing on WABD-TV in New York City as a summer replacement for the station's studio wrestling show; the show soon becomes a permanent part of WABD's schedule
September
- September 8 – Boxer Archie Moore beats wrestler Roy Shire by KO in the third round of a boxer vs. wrestler bout in Ogden, Utah
November
- November 26 – Vince McMahon Sr. promotes his first wrestling card at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which draws only 10,400 fans to see an Antonino Rocca vs. Dick the Bruiser main event
Births
Deaths
July
- July 16 – Buck Weaver (Heart attack in the ring)
Debuts
Events
Title changes
March
- March 15 – Whipper Billy Watson wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Lou Thesz in Toronto, Ontario
April
- April 7 – Wilbur Snyder wins the Chicago version of the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship from Verne Gagne in Chicago, Illinois
November
- November 9 – Lou Thesz regains the NWA World title from Whipper Billy Watson in St. Louis, Missouri
See also
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