1983 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable shows in 1983. Calendar of notable shows Notable events January 22 - the Don Muraco-Pedro Morales rivalry reached its peak at Madison Square Garden in New York City when Muraco pinned Morales to become the new WWF Intercontinental champion. March 10–11 The WWF holds its first ever live events outside the Northeast in San Diego and Los Angeles, California The WWF now fully owned by Vince McMahon seceded from the National Wrestling Alliance at the annual NWA Convention. September 4 - WWF All-American Wrestling debut on the USA Network November 15 - Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson made WWF history as they became the first African-Americans to win the WWF Tag Team Championship in a no-disqualification match against The Wild Samoans on WWE Championship Wrestling. December 26 - Iron Sheik managed by "Classy" Freddie Blassie defeated WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund ending Backlund's nearly 5 year run when his manager Arnold Skaaland threw in his towel in New York, NY Accomplishments and tournaments NJPW Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestling Observer Newsletter Births Date of birth uncertain: Quicksilver January 8 – Chris Masters January 18 - Adam Thornstowe January 21 – Maryse Ouellet January 30 – Rockstar Spud February 10: Taiji Ishimori Kevin Matthews February 21 – Wes Brisco February 25 - Steven Lewington March 1 - Davey Richards March 17 - Timothy Thatcher March 18 – Ethan Carter III March 19 – Evan Bourne March 26 - Mike Mondo March 30 – Zach Gowen April 2 - Scorpio Sky April 5: Bushi Chie Ishii April 27 - Lacey May 1 - Human Tornado May 7 - Tanga Loa May 11 - Daizee Haze May 15 - Tom Lawlor May 18 - Matt Riviera May 19 - Chris Van Vliet May 21 – Leva Bates May 23 – Alex Shelley June 23 - Brandi Rhodes July 11 - Marcus Louis July 15 – Heath Slater July 24 - Joey Kovar (died in 2012) July 26 – Roderick Strong August 3 - Ladybeard August 8 - Rampage Brown August 23 – J.C. Bailey (died in 2010) August 24 – Tino Sabbatelli September 6 – Sam Roberts September 6 – Braun Strowman September 16 – Jennifer Blake October 1 – Robbie E October 16 – Kenny Omega October