I can give you the information when Tag Team wrestling starting in Austria. The first match took place at the Heumarkt August 11th 1948. The match between Joschi Kamaras/Bob Nilson (Czajy) and Anatol Amdeo&Janos Tanamar ended in a draw. The special thing about the tag match was that all four members was allowed to stay in the ring at the same time. Alse the used two referees at this time.
Surprising ITV were so slow to start broadcasting Tag Matches in the UK
It was called Mannschaftskampf (Team match) in austria. So if you say "tag match" you are right. So the first tag match was held July 12 1949.
I would have thought the definition of a tag match was to have a "TAG ROPE"
Four in the ring at once is not tagging in and out.
Team match yes ....Tag match Doubtful.
Two refs would be needed with all four men in the ring at once
I can give you the information when Tag Team wrestling starting in Austria. The first match took place at the Heumarkt August 11th 1948. The match between Joschi Kamaras/Bob Nilson (Czajy) and Anatol Amdeo&Janos Tanamar ended in a draw. The special thing about the tag match was that all four members was allowed to stay in the ring at the same time. Alse the used two referees at this time.
ITV were slow to start broadcasting Tag Matches.Several UK tag teams appeared on French TV long before UK appearances
Good question Robert. We could argue all night about the most popular, but as for where it all started have a look here
https://www.wrestlingheritage.com/getthistag