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Professional wrestling-related events during the year of 1972
Overview of the events of 1972 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 [ edit ] These promotions held notable shows in 1972.
Calendar of notable shows [ edit ] Notable events [ edit ] Awards and honors [ edit ] 1972 PWI Wrestler of the Year , Pedro Morales Pro Wrestling Illustrated [ edit ] Championship changes [ edit ]
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
Tournaments [ edit ] Dwayne Johnson 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 [ edit ] References [ edit ]
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