2026 in professional wrestling describes the current year's events in the world of professional wrestling.
List of promotions These promotions are holding events throughout 2026.
Promotion nameAbbreviationNotesAAW Wrestling AAW The "AAW" abbreviation has been used since 2007 and previously stood for the promotion's original name, All American Wrestling.All Elite Wrestling AEWAll Japan Pro Wrestling AJPWCombat Zone Wrestling CZWConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre CMLLCyberFight CFCyberFight is an umbrella brand that oversees and promotes three individual promotions: DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah), and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW).Deadlock Pro-Wrestling DPWDEFY Wrestling DEFYDragongate DGDream Star Fighting Marigold MarigoldGame Changer Wrestling GCWGerman Wrestling Federation GWFHouse of Glory HOGJuggalo Championship Wrestling JCWLucha Libre AAA Worldwide AAAThe "AAA" abbreviation has been used since the mid-1990s and had previously stood for the promotion's original name Asistencia Asesoría y Administración. Owned by WWE since April 2025.Major League Wrestling MLWMaple Leaf Pro Wrestling MLPRelaunch of the former Maple Leaf Wrestling, acquired by Scott D'Amore.National Wrestling Alliance NWANew Japan Pro-Wrestling NJPWProgress Wrestling PROGRESSPro Wrestling Zero1 Zero1Revolution Pro Wrestling RevProRing of Honor ROHTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling TNAWestside Xtreme Wrestling wXwWomen of Wrestling WOWWorld Wonder Ring Stardom StardomWWE —"WWE" stands for World Wrestling Entertainment, which remains the company's legal name, though the company ceased using the full name in April 2011, with the WWE abbreviation becoming an orphaned initialism.
Calendar of notable shows January DatePromotion(s)EventLocationVenueMain eventNotes1CF:The New YearTokyo, JapanNippon BudokanYoshiki Inamura (c) defeated Ozawa to retain the GHC Heavyweight Championship2CMLLSin SalidaCuauhtémoc, Mexico City, MexicoArena MéxicoRobin lost his mask in a 16-way Steel Cage match against Astral, Blue Shark, Calavera Jr. I, Calavera Jr. II, Cancerbero, Diamond, El Coyote, El Vigia, Electrico, Espíritu Negro, Oro Jr., Pólvora, Rey Cometa, Sangre Imperial, and Virus3MarigoldFirst DreamTokyo, JapanOta City General GymnasiumMiku Aono (c) defeated Mai Sakurai to retain the Marigold World ChampionshipGCWOne Night OnlyBerwyn, IllinoisBerwyn Eagles ClubMatt Tremont and Dysfunction defeated VNDL48 (Otis Cogar and Christian Napier) in a DeathmatchStardomNew Year DreamTokyo, JapanShinjuku Face02line (AZM and Miyu Amasaki) defeated FWC (Hazuki and Koguma) and T-Hearts (Sareee and Miku Kanae) to become the #1 contenders to the Goddesses of Stardom ChampionshipGod's Eye (Lady C, Tomoka Inaba, and Hina) defeated Cosmic Angels (Yuna Mizumori, Aya Sakura and Sayaka Kurara)4NJPWWrestle Kingdom 20Tokyo, JapanTokyo DomeKazuchika Okada defeated Hiroshi TanahashiFeatured Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match, the professional wrestling debut of former judoka Olympic gold medalist Aaron Wolf, and the NJPW returns of Andrade El Ídolo, Jake Lee, Francesco Akira, Jay White, Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Katsuyori Shibata, Keiji Mutoh, Tatsumi Fujinami, Tetsuya Naito, and Bushi.5New Year Dash!!Nippon BudokanKnock Out Brothers (Oskar and Yuto-Ice) (c) defeated TMDK (Zack Sabre Jr. and Ryohei Oiwa) to retain the IWGP Tag Team ChampionshipWWE:Raw on Netflix Anniversary Show Brooklyn, New YorkBarclays CenterCM Punk (c) defeated Bron Breakker to retain the World Heavyweight ChampionshipCelebration of the 1 year anniversary of Raw's premiere on Netflix.6WWE:New Year's EvilOrlando, FloridaWWE Performance CenterOba Femi (c) defeated Leon Slater to retain the NXT ChampionshipAired as a special episode of NXT.11CF:Legacy RiseTokyo, JapanKorakuen HallYoshiki Inamura (c) defeated Masa Kitamiya to retain the GHC Heavyweight Championship14AEWMaximum CarnagePhoenix, ArizonaArizona Financial TheatreMJF (c) defeated Bandido to retain the AEW World ChampionshipAired as a special episode of Dynamite.Jet Set Rodeo ("Hangman" Adam Page, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight) defeated The Opps (Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata) (c) to win the AEW World Trios ChampionshipAired on tape delay on January 17 as a special episode of Collision. Featured the final AEW match of Powerhouse Hobbs.15TNAThursday Night Impact! premiere on AMCGarland, TexasCurtis Culwell CenterMike Santana defeated Frankie Kazarian (c) to win the TNA World ChampionshipFirst episode of Impact! on AMC Network and AMC+.Featured the TNA debut of Daria Rae and the TNA returns of Dixie Carter and Elayna Black.17GenesisMike Santana (c) defeated Frankie Kazarian in a Texas Deathmatch with Nic Nemeth as the special guest referee to retain the TNA World ChampionshipFeatured JDC's retirement match. GCWCode of the StreetsDallas, TexasGilley's DallasOtis Cogar defeated Matt Tremont (c) in a Deathmatch to win the GCW Ultraviolent ChampionshipJCWCarnival of Chaos TourSummit Music HallDenver, ColoradoLuciano Family Enterprises (Mickie Knuckles and PCO) defeated Brothers of Funstruction (Ruffo the Clown and Yabo the Clown) in a Funhouse Rules match18Sunshine TheaterAlbuquerque, New MexicoLuciano Family Enterprises (Mickie Knuckles and PCO) defeated St. Claire Monster Corporation (Kongo Kong and Mr. Happy)GCWCrime WaveWichita, KansasWaveAtticus Cogar (c) defeated Priscilla Kelly to retain the GCW World ChampionshipNJPWYuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~Sakura, JapanSakura Civic GymnasiumYuji Nagata, Aaron Wolf, Toru Yano, and Boltin Oleg defeated House of Torture (Evil, Ren Narita, Yujiro Takahashi, and Dick Togo)24MarigoldNew Year's Golden GardenTokyo, JapanKorakuen HallMayu Iwatani (c) defeated Utami Hayashishita to retain the GHC Women's ChampionshipFeatured Mayu Iwatani's 15th debut anniversaryWWE:Saturday Night's Main Event XLIIIMontreal, Quebec, CanadaBell CentreSami Zayn defeated Randy Orton, Trick Williams, and Damian Priest to become the #1 contender to the Undisputed WWE ChampionshipFirst Saturday Night's Main Event in Canada since 2007.25ProgressChapter 189: In Darkest NightLondon, EnglandElectric BallroomAlexxis Falcon defeated Rayne Leverkusen (c) to win the Progress World Women's Championship29MLWBattle Riot VIIIKissimmee, FloridaOsceola Heritage Park Events CenterKiller Kross last eliminated Alex Hammerstone and Matt Riddle in the 40-man Battle Riot match to win the MLW World Heavyweight ChampionshipAired on tape delay on February 5.30WWE:Succession IIOrlando, FloridaWWE Performance CenterJackson Drake (c) defeated Cappuccino Jones to retain the WWE Evolve ChampionshipAired on tape delay on March 4 as a special episode of Evolve.31GCWCrushed UpPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaHarrah's PhiladelphiaSlade and BearDozer (Matt Tremont and Bear Bronson) defeated VNDL48 (Atticus Cogar, Otis Cogar, and Christian Napier)ROHMPxROH x Metroplex Global WarsArlington, TexasEsports Arena ArlingtonDeonna Purrazzo, Hyan, and Maya World defeated M.I.T (Athena, Billie Starkz, and Diamanté)Aired on tape delay on February 5.WWE:Royal RumbleRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaRiyadh Season Stadium at King Abdullah Financial DistrictRoman Reigns last eliminated Gunther in the 30-man Royal Rumble match to earn a World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania 42First Royal Rumble held outside of North America. Featured the WWE return of Brie Bella, the final match of AJ Styles, and the WWE debut of Royce Keys.(c) – denotes defending champion(s)
February DatePromotion(s)EventLocationVenueMain eventNotes3StardomNew Blood 28Tokyo, JapanTokyo Square in ItabashiSakurara (Aya Sakura and Sayaka Kurara) (c) defeated Yuna Mizumori and Anne Kanaya to retain the New Blood Tag Team Championship4New Blood 29Hanako defeated Akira Kurogane5REVOLVERKross Hour Dayton, OhioCalumet Center at Montgomery County FairgroundsKiller Kross (c) defeated Bear Bronson to retain the MLW World Heavyweight Championship6GCWJersey J-CupJersey City, New JerseyWhite Eagle Hall1 Called Manders defeated Mad Dog Connelly in a Steel Cage match7Charles Mason defeated Billie Starkz (c) in the Jersey J-Cup final to win the JCW World ChampionshipGWFGlobal WarningBerlin, GermanyFestsaal KruezbergAndrade El Ídolo defeated Rambo (c) to win the GWF World Championship MLWLucha ApocalyptoCicero, IllinoisCicero StadiumMads Krule Krügger defeated Bishop DyerTaping for MLW Fusion.StardomSupreme FightOsaka, JapanOsaka Prefectural GymnasiumSaya Kamitani (c) defeated Starlight Kid to retain the World of Stardom Championship11NJPWThe New Beginning in OsakaYota Tsuji (c) defeated Jake Lee to retain the IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipFeatured the final NJPW match of Hiromu Takahashi.13TNANo SurrenderNashville, TennesseeThe PinnacleMike Santana and Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth and Eddie EdwardsFeatured the return of Mickie James.14AEWGrand Slam AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaQudos Bank ArenaMJF (c) defeated Brody King to retain the AEW World ChampionshipGCWThe Coldest Winter 4Los Angeles, CaliforniaUkrainian Culture CenterOtis Cogar (c) defeated Ciclope to retain the GCW Ultraviolent Championship15Holy SmokesMesa, ArizonaNile TheaterAtticus Cogar (c) defeated Sam Stackhouse to retain the GCW World ChampionshipProgressChapter 190: In Brightest DayLondon, EnglandElectric BallroomAlexxis Falcon (c) defeated Rhio to retain the Progress World Women's Championship20Chapter 191: For The Love Of Progress 4Manchester, EnglandBowlers BEC ArenaMan Like DeReiss, Simon Miller, and Charles Crowley defeated Saxon Huxley, Bullit, and Jack MorrisHOGNo Turning BackNew York City, New YorkNYC ArenaMJF (c) defeated Zilla Fatu to retain the AEW World ChampionshipPrestigeRoseland XIII: The EndPortland, OregonRoseland TheaterJudas Icarus defeated Kevin Blackwood (c) to win the Prestige World Championship Final ever Prestige Wrestling event.Featured the final match of Kevin Blackwood.27NJPWThe New Beginning USATrenton, New JerseyCURE Insurance ArenaYota Tsuji (c) defeated Andrade El Ídolo to retain the IWGP Global Heavyweight ChampionshipFirst The New Beginning USA event since 2022.Featured David Finlay's final NJPW match.GCWWhat's My Name?Rochester, New YorkWater Street Music HallAtticus Cogar (c) defeated Cheech to retain the GCW World ChampionshipBaller Blockin'Hartford, ConnecticutWebster TheaterOtis Cogar (c) vs. Matt Tremont for the GCW Ultraviolent Championship ended in a no contestWWE:Elimination ChamberChicago, IllinoisUnited CenterRandy Orton defeated LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Logan Paul in the Men's Elimination Chamber match to earn an Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42First televised WWE event in the United Center in 32 years.JCWJuggalo WeekendFactory TownHialeah, FloridaMr. Anderson (c) defeated Kerry Morton to retain the JCW Heavyweight Championship28CoKane defeated Mr. Anderson (c) to win the JCW Heavyweight Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s)
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