1973 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions Only one promotion held notable shows in 1973. Calendar of notable shows Notable events April 14 - Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance closed. September 6 - Carlos Colon , Victor Jovica and Gorilla Monsoon launched Capitol Sports Promotions in Puerto Rico. December 1 - Stan Stastak wins the WWWF Heavyweight title from Pedro Morales in Philadelphia, PA December 10 - Bruno Sammartino becomes the first two time WWWF Heavyweight Champion when he defeated Stan Stastak in New York, NY. Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated Championship changes EMLL NWA Births Date of birth uncertain: Dudley Dudley January 9 - Magnum Tokyo January 25 - Ace Steel January 26 - The Maestro February 8 - Raziel (died in 2022) February 11 – Hernandez February 21 - Brodus Clay February 22 - Mr. Niebla (died in 2019) February 28 – Masato Tanaka March 7 - Brazo de Platino March 8 - Aya Koyama (died in 2018) March 11 - Wataru Sakata March 20 - Scott Vick March 23 - Kevin Northcutt March 28 – Umaga (died in 2009) April 24 - StarBuck April 27 - E. Z. Money May 8 - Giant Ochiai (died in 2003) May 18 – Kaz Hayashi May 18 - The Blue Meanie May 29 – Steve Corino June 4: Mikey Whipwreck Pablo Marquez June 19 - Lou Marconi July 2 – Scotty 2 Hotty July 13: Necro Butcher Wifebeater July 26 - Yukio Sakaguchi August 12 – Jonathan Coachman August 25 - José Estrada Jr. August 27 – Jazz August 29 - Sinn Bodhi August 31 - Tank Toland September 22 - Bob Sapp September 24 - Bison Smith (died in 2011) September 30 - Cerebro Negro October 4 – Abyss October 16 – Justin Credible October 19 - Corporal Punishment October 26 – Taka Michinoku October 28 – Montel Vontavious Porter October 30 – Edge November 3 - Chase Tatum (died in 2008) November 20 - Becca Swanson November 27 – Evan Karagias November 30 – Christian December 3 – Super Crazy December 7 – Hack Meyers (died in 2015) December 7 - Wolfie D December 20 – Toscano December 25 – Chris Harris Retirements Dory Funk, Sr. (April 26, 1973) Debuts Uncertain debut date Randy Savage Sika Anoa'i Bob Backlund Ray Candy Hector Guerrero Smith Hart Dean Hart