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1979 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
Only one promotion held notable shows in 1979.
Promotion Name | Abbreviation |
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All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling | AJW |
Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre | EMLL |
Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
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Rookie of the Year Decision Tournament | Ayumi Hori (Jumbo Hori) |
Accomplishment | Winner | Date won | Notes |
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NWA United States Championship Tournament | Jimmy Snuka | September 1 |
Main article: List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards |
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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April 30, | Alfonso Dantés | EMLL show | [1] |
Incoming champion – Tony Salazar | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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February 3 | Ringo Mendoza | EMLL show | ||
September 9 | Satoru Sayama | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Mano Negra | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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April 30 | Americo Rocca | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – TNT | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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February 4 | Gran Markus | EMLL show | ||
December 23 | El Halcon | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Vacant | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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June 8 | Cachorro Mendoza | EMLL show | ||
October 19 | El Satanico | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Tailsman[5] | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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April 8 | Rodolfo Ruiz | EMLL show | [5] |
Incoming champion – Dos Caras | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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April 8 | Astro Rey | EMLL show | ||
November 11 | Dr. Wagner | EMLL show | ||
November 30 | Enrique Vera | EMLL show |
Incoming champion – Lizmark | ||||
No title changes[1] |
Incoming champion – Uncertain | ||||
No title changes[1] |
Incoming champion – Harley Race | ||||
Date | Winner | Event/Show | Note(s) | |
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August 21 | Dusty Rhodes | House show | ||
August 26 | Harley Race | House show | ||
October 31 | Giant Baba | House show | ||
November 7 | Harley Race | House show |