1937 in professional wrestling

1937 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.

List of notable promotions[edit]

Only one promotion held notable shows in 1937.

Calendar of notable shows[edit]

Championship changes[edit]

EMLL[edit]

Debuts[edit]

• Debut date uncertain:
  • Diablo Velazco^[6]
• September 15 – Gory Guerrero^[6]

Births[edit]

• January 1:
  • Jack Reynolds (broadcaster) (died in 2008)
  • Gashouse Gilbert (died in 2013)
• January 30 – Frank Durso (died in 2018)
• February 13 – Angelo Mosca^[7] (died in 2021)
• February 26 – Mark Lewin^[8]
• March 9 – Tor Kamata^[9](died in 2007)
• March 27 – Kenny Jay (died in 2023)
• April 6 – Peter Maivia^[8](died in 1982)
• April 7 – Miguel Pérez (wrestler) (died in 2005)
• April 9 – Terry Garvin^[8](died in 1998)
• April 13 – Stan Stasiak^[8](died in 1997)
• April 16 – George Steele^[8](died in 2017)
• May 3 – Erich Froelich (died in 2023)
• May 19 – Pat Roach^[8](died in 2004)
• June 4 – Gorilla Monsoon^[8](died in 1999)
• July 22 – Hiro Matsuda^[8](died in 1999)
• August 3 – Bull Ramos^[8](died in 2006)
• August 16 – Uncle Elmer^[9](died in 1992)
• September 13 – Danny Little Bear^[8](died in 1991)
• September 15 – King Curtis Iaukea (died in 2010)
• October 7 – Butcher Vachon (died in 2024)
• November 26 – Bob Babbitt (died in 2012)
• December 12 – Raúl Reyes^[8]
• December 12 – Buford Pusser (died in 1974)

Deaths[edit]

• January 8 – Farmer Burns^[10] (75)
• December 22 – Jake Kilrain (78)

References[edit]