Notable Title Changes in Wrestling History on August 26

August 26 marks a significant day in professional wrestling history, with a total of 250 notable title changes recorded. This date has seen various champions crowned across different wrestling promotions.

Among the key title changes, Harley Race secured the NWA World Heavyweight Title in 1979, while Bret Hart claimed the WWF Intercontinental Championship in 1991. Other notable victories include Eddie Edwards winning the GHC Heavyweight Title in 2017 and Rhea Ripley capturing the NXT UK Women’s Championship in 2018.

The historical record for this date dates back to 1907, when Chris Person won the Southern Heavyweight Title. In 1991 alone, three titles changed hands, including the WWF Million Dollar Title won by Virgil. The most recent title change occurred in 2022, when Matt Taven and Mike Bennett won the IMPACT Wrestling World Tag Team Titles.