Significant Pro Wrestling Title Changes on August 10
August 10 has historically been a significant date in professional wrestling, with approximately 301 notable title changes recorded on this day. This year, the date continues the trend of major championship shifts.
Key title changes include Big Van Vader's victory for the IWGP Heavyweight Title in 1989, Hollywood Hogan's acquisition of the WCW Championship in 1996, and Chris Jericho's win of the WCW World Television Title in 1998. The day also saw James Storm and Robert Roode claim the TNA World Tag Team Titles in 2008.
The earliest recorded title change on August 10 occurred in 1953 when Frank Stojack won the NWA World Light Heavyweight Title. Other notable events include multiple title changes in 1997 and 1998, as well as three WWE Hardcore Title changes in 2002 under the 24/7 rule. The most recent title change noted was in 2025, when Atsuki Aoyagi won the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title.
