2005 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.

List of notable promotions

These promotions held notable shows in 2005.

Calendar of notable shows

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Accomplishments and tournaments

AAA

Ring of Honor

TNA

TNA Year End Awards

WWE

WWE Hall of Fame

Awards and honors

''Pro Wrestling Illustrated''

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards

Title changes

NJPW

TNA

WWE

: – Raw : – SmackDown Raw and SmackDown each had a world championship, a secondary championship, and a tag team championship for male wrestlers. SmackDown also had a title for their cruiserweight wrestlers. There was only one women's championship and it was exclusive to Raw.

Debuts

*Uncertain debut date :* Ashley Massaro :* Epico Colón :*

Fenix Fenix, Fénix (Spanish and Portuguese) and Fênix (Brazilian Portuguese) all mean Phoenix (mythology), phoenix and may refer to: Business * Fenix Automotive, a British supercar manufacturer founded by Lee Noble in 2009 * Fénix Directo, a Spanish ...

:* Killian Dain/Big Damo :* Seth Rollins/Tyler Black :* Paige :* Xavier Woods * January 4 – Antonio Honda * March 5 - Jonathan Gresham * March 6 – Ram Kaicho * May 1 – Aoi Kizuki * May 15 – Violento Jack * July 15 - Brian Cage * August 14 – Guanchulo * October 30 - El Phantasmo * November 4 –

Serena Serena most commonly refers to: * Serena Williams (born 1981), professional tennis player Serena may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Serena (genre), 13th-century Occitan poetic genre * ''Serena'' (1962 film), a British crime t ...

* December 3 – Takoyakida * December 23 –

Kankuro Hoshino is a Japanese professional wrestler best known for his time with the Japanese professional wrestling promotions Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) and Dramatic Dream Team (DDT). He performs under the ring name . Professional wrestling career Independ ...

Retirements

* Wendi Richter (1979–2005) *

Joy Giovanni Joy Giovanni (born January 20, 1978) is an American psychic medium, retired actress, glamour model and professional wrestler, who is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment, where she worked on its ''SmackDown!'' brand. She was ...

(2004–2005) *

Metal Maniac A metal (from Greek μέταλλον ''métallon'', "mine, quarry, metal") is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typicall ...

(November 1991 – 2005) * Ron Reis (1994-2005) *

Rochelle Loewen Rochelle Nicole Loewen (born October 26, 1979) is a Canadian broadcaster, former glamour model and WWE diva. Modelling Rochelle began modelling in her late teens and competed in Canada's Hawaiian Tropic contests, winning the title of ''Miss H ...

(2003-2005) *

Lauren Jones ''For the Kentucky meteorologist Lauren Jones, see WAVE (TV).'' ''For the former Alabama meteorologist Lauren Jones, see WAFF (TV).'' Lauren Lorraine Jones (born August 27, 1982) is an American fashion designer, model, former Barker's Beauty on ...

(2004-2005) * Nathan Jones (11 October 1997 – 2005) * Nidia (2001–2005) * Tony Anthony (1980-2005) * Colonel DeBeers (1972-January 29, 2005) * Amy Weber (November 18, 2004 – February 2005) * Molly Holly (August 2, 1997 – April 14, 2005) (since then has made occasional appreances) * Rico Constantino (1998 – July 2005) (although he had been fully inactive from in-ring competition since 2005, he briefly returned to have his full retirement match in 2012) * Muhammad Hassan (2002 – September 21, 2005)

Deaths

* January 18 – Pez Whatley, 54 * April 21 –

Black Angus Campbell Francis Patrick Hoy (19 October 1934 – 21 April 2005) was a Scottish professional wrestler, better known by the ring names Black Angus Campbell, Wild Angus, and Rasputin (whilst wearing a wrestling mask). Early life Hoy was born in Enniski ...

, 70 * April 28 – Chris Candido, 33 * May 12 – The Matador, 76 * May 28 –

Daniel Quirk Daniel Michael Quirk (July 19, 1982 – May 28, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, known by his ring name Spider, who competed in several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic independent promotions including Assault Championship Wrestling, Chi ...

, 22 * July 11 – Shinya Hashimoto, 40 * July 16 – Miguel Perez Sr., 68 * July 16 – Rod Trongard, 72 * July 21 – Lord Alfred Hayes, 76 * August 8 –

Dean Rockwell Dean Ladrath Rockwell (May 25, 1912 – August 8, 2005)) was a decorated World War II group commander in the D-Day invasion, an Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling coach, and a college football coach. Biography After graduating from Eastern Michig ...

, 93 * August 13 –

Chris Tolos Chris Tolos (December 5, 1929 – August 13, 2005) was a Canadian professional wrestler. Early life Chris was the oldest of the three children born on December 5, 1929 to Greek parents, Nicolaos and Evangelia (Evangeline) Tolos, in Hamilton, ...

, 75 * August 15 – Peter Smit, 43 * August 18 – Chri$ Ca$h, 23 * August 26 – Sailor White, 56 * September 9 –

Tarzan Taborda Albano Taborda Curto Esteves (May 27, 1935 - September 9, 2005) was a Portuguese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Tarzan Taborda. Career Born in Aldeia do Bispo, Penamacor, Portugal, Esteves became a professional wrestler aft ...

, 70 * September 23 –

Gene Stanlee Eugene Stanley Zygowicz (January 1, 1917 – September 23, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "Mr. America" Gene Stanlee. Early life Zygowicz was born in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, Victoria and Paul Zy ...

, 88 * October 22 – The Crusher, 79 * October 22 –

Franky Gee Francisco Alejandro Gutierrez (February 19, 1962 – October 22, 2005), known professionally as Franky Gee, was an American-German singer, rapper and soldier. He was the lead vocalist of the Europop group Captain Jack. Early life Gee was bo ...

, 43 * November 13 – Eddie Guerrero, 38

References

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