Timeline: The evolution of Wrestling-ali | Timetoast

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Wrestling Begins

Wrestling has always been a very popular sport throughout recorded history. The origins of wrestling can be traced back 1,500 years.
Apr 7, 1775

TV presented new challenges for wrestling.

TV wrestling needed a star. like a true showman. Enter Herman Rhode. Or as wrestling audiences would come to know him
Apr 14, 1899

modren wrestling became popular

modren wrestling became poplur in u.s.a and england.
Apr 7, 1948

The regions bought in and the NWA Championship was created.

Orville Brown was named the NWA’s first ever champion.After a unification match with the former “regional champion” his career was cut short by an automobile accident. Lou Thesz stepped in to become the first true NWA Champion in 1948.
Apr 7, 1952

Capitol Wrestling Coorporation Limited Starts

The company began as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation Limited in 1952
Apr 12, 1976

The split from the NWA & formation of the WWf

The National Wrestling Alliance was a group of promoters
Apr 7, 1978

WWE Starts

wwe was made in 1978
Apr 12, 1983

The new boss and a new business idea

Vince Sr. sold the company to his son in 1983.
Apr 13, 1983

The '70s

The first decade and a half of the WWF was dominated by Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales.
Period: Apr 7, 2000 to Apr 7, 2011

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Apr 7, 2011

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wwe improves by getting new wrestlers