List of former Central States Wrestling personnel explained

Central States Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion based in Kansas City, Missouri from 1948 to 1988. Former employees in NWA Central States consisted of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers and referees.

Male Wrestlers

Birth Name:Ring Name(s):Tenure:Notes
The Cuban Assassinsort1984
1987–1988
[1] [2] [3]
Kenny Acklessort1953
Jack Brittonsort1950–1952
Tokyo Joesort1973–1974[4]
Chris Adamssort1984
Kentucky Hillbilly Adcocksort1963
Chuck Adcoxsort1968–1969
1972
David Von Erichsort1978
1980–1984
Fritz Von Erichsort1959
1964
1967
Kerry Von Erichsort1980
1982–1985
Kevin Von Erichsort1978
1980
1984–1985
Joe Adelmansort1948–1957
Dick the Bruisersort1958–1959
1963–1965
1967–1971
1975–1985
Ripper Collinssort1976
Mr. Kleensort1961
Bulldog Drummer / Don Drummersort1970
1973
Ivan Gorkysort1962
Magnum T. A.sort1985–1986
Randy Allssort1978–1979[5]
Jack Allensort1963
Tony Romano / Pedro Amessasort1969–1970
Tom Andrews / Super Intern / Intern #2sort1971
1974–1984
[6] [7]
Gene Andersonsort1964–1965
1978
Leo Numasort1953
Afasort1978
Sikasort1978
Grappler #2sort1984[8]
Earthquake Ferrissort1986–1987
Bill Codysort1983
Mike Kellysort1981[9]
Pat Kellysort1980–1981
1984
Jerry Ho / Jerry Osort1983
Guy LaRosesort1961–1962
Pierre LaSallesort1962
The Great Mephisto / Frankie Cainsort1971
Prince Nero / Tony Nerosort1961
1964
Jim Austeri / Tony Austerisort1956–1957
Giant Babasort1975
1977
1982–1983
1986
Bob Backlundsort1976
1985
Vince Montanasort1964
Ox Baker / The Oxsort1964–1969
1971–1972
1976
1983–1984
1987
Jean Baillargeonsort1953
Black Gordmansort1976
Armand Husseinsort1961
1964
Ronnie Garvinsort1984
1986
Jesse Barrsort1980
Paddy Barrettsort1964
Frenchy Lamonte / Frenchy Simard / Marcel Semardsort1961
1973
Ralph Bartlemansort1956–1957
1960
1962
Ellis Basharasort1950
Red Bastiensort1962
1975–1976
Bart Battensort1985–1987[10]
Brad Battensort1985–1987[11]
Laverne Baxtersort1951
George Beckersort1948
1952
Don Curtissort1958
Chris Belkassort1956
1963
1965–1966
Don Eaglesort1948–1949
Kay Bellsort1953
Joe Benecassasort1950–1951
Barney Bernard / Chest Bernardsort1948–1951
1954
1957
Wild Red Berrysort1952–1957
1959
[12]
Jack McDonald / Oregon McDonaldsort1949–1950
The Destroyer / Dr. Xsort1973
1975
Antonino Rocca / Argentina Roccasort1948
1950
1954–1955
1957
1959
1968
Vinnie Valentinosort1987–1988[13]
Blackjack Blacksort1972
Gene Blackleysort1949
Crusher Blackwell / Jerry Blackwellsort1977–1978
1980
1982–1986
[14]
Brian Blairsort1978
Vladimir Petrovsort1987
Joe Blanchardsort1954
1970
Tully Blanchard / The Black Stallion / The Midnight Stallionsort1983–1986[15]
Fred Blassiesort1948–1950
1952
Nick Bockwinkelsort1984
1986–1987
Warren Bockwinkelsort1948–1951
1954
Aldo Bognisort1955–1956
Maurice Roberresort1952–1955
George Bollassort1970
Hulk Hogansort1983
Steve Bolussort1963–1965
1967–1968
1970–1973
[16] [17]
Larry Bookersort1978
Jim Grabmiresort1963–1966
Rocky Kingsort1986
Rocky Johnsonsort1979
1981
1985–1986
Mike Boyette / Mike Boyersort1973
1978–1979
Bob Boyersort1961–1962
1967–1968
The Great Danesort1964
Todd Championsort1986–1987[18]
Dino Bravosort1959
Jack Briscosort1973–1976
1980
1982
[19]
Jerry Brisco / Bud Briscosort1967
1969
1980
[20]
Killer Tim Brookssort1970
1978
Bulldog Bob Brownsort1964–1970
1973–1988
[21] [22]
Jerry Brown / Gerald Brownsort1968–1969
1978–1983
[23]
Bad Boy Brownsort1950–1951
1954
1956
Kerry Brown / Super Destroyersort1979–1981
1983–1985
[24]
Orville Brownsort1948–1950
Richard Brownsort1954–1958
Rocky Monroesort1956
Guy Brunettisort1954–1956
Bobby Brunssort1948–1951
1956–1960
[25]
Jim Brunzellsort1973–1977
1984–1985
[26] [27]
Chief Little Eaglesort1957
1961–1962
Steve Kovacssort1963
Danny Fenelonsort1948–1949
Sammy Bergsort1951
Luis Torressort1961
Ricky Gibsonsort1976
1983
[28] [29]
Haystacks Calhoun / Hillbilly Calhounsort1956–1957
1971
1975–1977
1980
Herb Calvertsort1980
Chuck Karbosort1966
Luke Brownsort1969
Ian Campbellsort1957
Joe Campbellsort1952
Kareem Muhammad / Ray Candy / The Masked Superfly / The Zambuisort1975–1976
1981–1982
1985–1986
1988
[30]
Howard Cantonwinesort1950–1951
Ali Beysort1954
Cowboy Carlsonsort1963
Primo Carnerasort1951
1955–1956
Bob Sweetan / K.O. Koxsort1969–1970
1977–1982
[31]
Scott Caseysort1976–1978[32]
Porkchop Cashsort1977
1986–1987
[33] [34]
Teijo Khansort1986–1987
Joe Cassiussort1953
Huracán Castillo / Joe Castro / Cyclone Castrosort1967–1968
Andre Zvezdasort1979
Moose Cholaksort1963–1964
1967
Masa Chonosort1987–1988[35] [36]
Chief Suni War Cloudsort1958–1959
Paul Christysort1967–1968
1977
Vic Christysort1950
Handsome Joe Chunnsort1972
Leo Savage / Daniel Boone Savagesort1950
Mike Clancysort1957
Bob Claysort1949–1952
1956
Pat Pattersonsort1964
1981
Happy Humphreysort1961–1962
Jimmy Coffieldsort1949
1951–1952
1954
Bill Colesort1959–1962
Superstar Billy Grahamsort1976–1977
1985
Rip Collinssort1961–1963
1976
Nelson Royalsort1962–1963[37] [38]
Dennis Condreysort1985–1987
Paul Caruso / Karl von Steigersort1964–1965
1974
Rudy Kaysort1964
Tommy Martinsort1968–1970
1975
1981
[39]
Terry Martinsort1969–1972
1974–1975
The Beast / Joe Gump / Pierre LeBellesort1964
1974
1979–1980
1983
Al Costellosort1959
Johnny LaRancesort1949
Art Crewssort1980–1982
1984–1986
[40]
The Great Goliathsort1976[41] [42]
Butch Malonesort1980
Bill Dundeesort1986–1987[43]
Hercules Ayala / Crusher Ayalasort1982–1983
Chick Garibaldisort1948
1953
1959
Gino Garibaldisort1960
Martino Angelosort1956
1958
Irish Jackiesort1950–1952
1955–1956
Leroy Brown / Elijah Akeem / Muhammad Jabbarsort1978
1986
Black Jack Daniels / Jack the Ripper / Jack Millssort1963
1968
[44]
Billy Darnellsort1949
1957
Rick Davidsonsort1976–1977
Karl Davissort1949–1950
1955
Beautiful Brutussort1970
Wee Willie Davissort1956
Babe Zahariassort1948–1949
1952–1953
1957
John Paul Demann / Jon Paul DeManssort1986
Dick Dunnsort1963
Len Denton / Grappler #1sort1977
1984
The Animalsort1984
Dean Dettonsort1949
Chief Red Cloudsort1959
Mike DiBiasesort1950–1952
1954–1957
1964–1968
[45] [46]
Ted DiBiasesort1977–1980
1982–1985
[47] [48]
The Bat / Joe Tomassosort1961
1964–1965
Jim Dobiesort1948
1950–1951
1955–1961
Booker Tsort1983
Coloso Colosetti / Colosso Colosettisort1978–1979
Bill Dromosort1962
Gene Dubuquesort1952
Jim Duggansort1984–1985
Bobby Duncumsort1967
1976
1978–1979
1983
1985
Roy Dunnsort1956
Jack Donovan / Jack Dunnevantsort1956
1966–1967
[49]
Ike Eakinssort1955–1958
Bobby Eatonsort1985–1987
Ray Eckertsort1950–1955
The Great Togosort1973
Ali Babasort1948
1955
Cowboy Bob Ellissort1958–1960
1963
1965–1972
[50] [51]
Eric Embrysort1978–1979
Bobby Becker / Ray Schwartzsort1948
1952
Buddy Landelsort1983
1985–1986
Wayne Hammer / Mike Hammer / Mike Bloodsort1976–1977
1979
1981
Marshall Esteppe / Marshall Estepsort1948–1953
Ron Etchison / Ronnie Etchinsonsort1948–1958
1961
1963–1965
1967–1977
[52]
Rip Hawksort1957–1961
1964
[53]
Jackie Fargosort1963
Ed Faieta / Ed Gardeniasort1952
1956
Jimmy Valiantsort1982
1984–1987
The Sheiksort1963
1965
1972–1974
[54]
Woody Farmersort1968–1969[55]
The Tonga Kidsort1985
Ken Fenelonsort1948
1951
Manny Fernandezsort1982–1983
1986
[56]
Hercules Hernandez / Ray Hernandezsort1981–1983[57] [58]
Pierre Bonnetsort1979
Scott Ferrissort1983–1984
Tonga Fifitasort1978
Harry Lewissort1954–1955
1957
1959
Ivan Rasputinsort1948–1949
1951
1953
1955
Mark Flemingsort1986
Man Mountain Mikesort1968
1971
1973
Ric Flairsort1980–1986[59] [60]
John Foleysort1976
Ali Pashasort1949
Angelo Savoldisort1957
John Fotisort1959
Chief Kit Foxsort1952
1957
Pat Fraleysort1952–1953
Paul Jonessort1986
Bud Freemansort1964
Jay Frenchsort1973
1983
Gary Fultonsort1975
Yasu Fujiisort1971–1972
1975
1983
[61]
Mr. Fujisort1983
Dory Funksort1971–1972
Dory Funk Jr.sort1965
1969–1973
1975–1980
1982
1984
[62]
Terry Funksort1965
1972–1973
1975–1978
1980
1982
1984–1985
[63]
Masamichi Fuyuki / Ricky Fuyukisort1985
Fritz von Goeringsort1961
Greg Gagnesort1976–1977
1984
Frenchy Martinsort1974–1975
Verne Gagnesort1950
1952
1954–1958
1962–1964
1972
Tony Galentosort1948
1952
Doc Gallaghersort1954
George Gallaghersort1954
Hubert Gallantsort1976
Jeff Gaylordsort1986
Bob Geigelsort1950
1956–1977
1980
1987
[64] [65] [66]
Tim Geohagensort1966
Mike Georgesort1973–1978
1980–1988
[67]
Killer Karl Koxsort1965
1969–1970
1974
1977
1980
[68] [69]
Al Getzsort1953
Tommy Gilbertsort1980
Eddie Gilbertsort1979–1983
1988
Moondog Morettisort1986
Steve Gob / Nicoli Volkoffsort1952
1964
Billy Goelzsort1948
1966
Tony Russosort1971
1975
1984
Carlos Colónsort1966
Sabusort1969
Luther Lindsaysort1963
Bruiser Brodysort1978–1987[70] [71]
Big Bad Johnsort1975
Terry Gordysort1981–1982
1984
Tarzan Gotosort1985–1987
The Mongolian Stomper / The Stompersort1963–1967
1969–1972
1981
[72] [73]
Dr. Lee Grablesort1956–1957
Roy Grahamsort1948–1954
One Man Gangsort1984–1985
The Great Zorrasort1953
Gilbert Guerrerosort1973–1974
Ray Gunkelsort1950
American Starship Coyotesort1985
Jack Hadersort1948–1953
1956
Bob Hambysort1967–1968
The Assassin / Assassin #1 / Joe Hamiltonsort1957–1961
1964
1966
1979–1980
[74]
Larry Hamilton / Rocky Hamilton / The Missouri Maulersort1951–1967
Stan Hansensort1984
Seelie Samara / Ras Samarasort1948–1953
1955
Chris Coltsort1986
Billy Starrsort1979–1981
Bobo Brazil1965
1973
1975
1978
1983
[75]
Kamala / Sugar Bear Harrissort1979
1983–1986
Big John Harrissort1985
Mike Stonesort1987–1988[76]
Gary Youngsort1977–1978
Emil Duseksort1948–1954
1956–1961
[77] [78]
Ernie Duseksort1948–1954
1956–1961
1963
Joe Duseksort1948–1958
Mitsuo Hata / Matsuda Hatasort1976–1977
Lord Alfred Hayessort1973–1975
1977
1979–1980
[79] [80] [81]
Gil Hayessort1968
Ron Basssort1975–1976
Don Leo Jonathansort1955
1961
Roy Heffernansort1959
Dutch Hefnersort1950
1952
1954–1955
Road Warrior Hawksort1984
1986
[82]
Rick McCordsort1986–1987[83]
Curt Hennigsort1984
1986
John Paul Henningsort1960–1962
1964
1967
Lee Henningsort1950
1958–1967
1969
1972
[84] [85]
Ricki Starrsort1970
Hans Hermannsort1953–1954
1959
Sugi Sitosort1956
Thor Hagensort1957–1963
1965–1971
Frank Hestersort1969–1970
Jim Starr / Intern #1 / 666sort1974–1975
1983
Frank Hewittsort1953–1954
Buddy Roberts / Buddy Smithsort1970
1981
1984
Shawn Michaelssort1985–1986[86] [87] [88]
Frank Hickey / Night Terror / Bozo Brownsort1948
1957
1960
1965
1970–1971
Hacksaw Higgins / Grizzly Boonesort1984–1986
1988
[89]
Guy Mitchell / Jerry Valiantsort1967
1970
1977
1981–1982
1984
[90] [91]
Ken Hillsort1956–1957
Bobby Fultonsort1983
Danny Hodgesort1968–1969
Jack Wentworthsort1955
George Drakesort1960–1961
Vic Holbrooksort1950
1953–1955
Stan Lisowskisort1959–1960
Yukon Ericsort1954–1955
1958–1959
Black Angus Campbellsort1972–1975
1977
[92] [93]
Dick Gordon / Ray Gordonsort1959–1963[94]
El Santosort1971
Curtis Hughessort1987–1988[95]
Baron von Heisingersort1968–1969
1971
Bobby Graham / The Red Raidersort1961
1964–1965
Otto von Hellersort1976
George Hultzsort1971
Juan Humbertosort1962
Frank Hillsort1976
1979
Ed Husmannsort1956
Hartford Lovesort1978–1979[96]
Dick Huttonsort1953
1955–1956
1958–1960
Nick Elitchsort1950
Tokyo Tomsort1964
Bill Irwin / Super Destroyer #2sort1979–1980[97]
Takashi Onome / Mr. Onomisort1978
The Great Moto / Mr. Motosort1950
1955
Colt Steel / Colt Steelesort1986–1987
Brad Armstrongsort1983–1984
1986–1987
Marty Jannettysort1984–1986[98]
Jesse Venturasort1975
1978
1983
[99]
Don Jardine / The Spoilersort1964
1968
1977
Frank Jares / The Thingsort1951–1952
Spikesort1986–1987[100]
Bashersort1986–1987
Bobby Jaggerssort1974–1975
1977–1978
1980–1981
1986–1987
[101]
Matt Jewellsort1962
Bill Jodoin / Bill Jordansort1983
Super Swedish Angelsort1952
Luke Grahamsort1966
1970
1984
[102]
John Ruffinsort1978
Joel Deaton / Thunderfoot #1sort1986[103]
Tommy Rogerssort1984
Terry Garvinsort1982–1984
Joe Lightfootsort1986–1988
Frank Marconisort1949
1968
1971
Pampero Firpo / Ivan the Terriblesort1958
1965
Johnny Kacesort1963–1964
1966
1970
Taro Miyaki / Professor Hirosort1960–1961
1963–1964
Don Fargosort1974
1976
Tor Kamatasort1966–1971[104]
Robert Gibson / Ruben Gold / Rueben Goldsteinsort1975
1984–1986
Gust Karrassort1954
The Great Karpozilossort1955
Abe Kasheysort1948–1949
1953
Joe Corbettsort1952
Cousin Juniorsort1986
Babe Sharkeysort1948
Jack Kennedysort1948
1952
Dutch Mantellsort1975–1976
Tito Kopa / The Turksort1970
1979
Masao Kimurasort1969–1970
Gene Kiniskisort1959–1960
1966–1968
1982–1983
1985
Roger Kirbysort1968
1970–1974
1976–1977
1979–1985
[105]
Lou Kleinsort1958–1959
1976
The Shadowsort1986
Tiny Andersonsort1981
Johann Koenigsort1957
The Great Kojikasort1969
Hiro Matsudasort1962
Johnny Kostassort1955–1956
1962
Matt Murphysort1951
1953–1954
Bull Currysort1956
Sandor Kovacssort1954
Frank Taylorsort1952
1958
Hardy Kruskampsort1955
Johnny Kurgis / Sonny Kurgissort1948–1949
The Great Kusatsusort1971–1972
Kola Kwarianisort1950
Apache Gringo / El Gringosort1971–1972
1975
Ernie Laddsort1966–1970
1976–1977
1980
[106] [107]
Oni Wiki Wikisort1956
Alexi Smirnoff / Alexis Smirnoffsort1978–1979
Bob Langevinsort1959
Blackjack Lanzasort1970
1972
1976
1983–1984
Jim LaRocksort1959–1960
Maurice LaPointesort1962
Hans Schmidtsort1953
1955
1958–1959
1962
1964–1965
1972–1973
Herb Larsonsort1960
1963
Road Warrior Animalsort1984
1986
Jerry Lawlersort1983
1986
Gene LeBell / The Hangmansort1960
1967
Jim Ledfordsort1973–1974
Don McClaritysort1961
Sky Hi Leesort1954
Pierre Lefebvresort1974
Siegfried Steinkesort1979–1980
Bob Leipler / Duke Hoffmansort1953
1961–1962
Antone Leonesort1955
Baron Michele Leonesort1953–1955
The Blimpsort1948
Don Lewinsort1951
Mark Lewinsort1954–1955
1957
Dave Deaton / Thunderfoot #2sort1986
Doug Gilbert / Doug Lindseysort1960
1965
1968
1978
[108]
Reggie Lisowski / The Crushersort1954–1955
1964
1967
Monty LaDuesort1949
Dennis Clarysort1950–1951
1954
[109]
Rufus R. Jonessort1969–1975
1977
1979–1982
1984–1988
[110] [111] [112]
Danno O'Shockersort1954
1958
Alo Leilanisort1951–1952
1954
[113]
Wild Bill Longsonsort1948–1950
1952–1960
[114]
Chief Thundercloudsort1976
Pedro Godoy / Masked Medic #1sort1954
1961
1963
Pepper Pérezsort1961
Jimmy Lottsort1949–1950
1953
Arn Andersonsort1985–1987[115]
Ken Mantellsort1974
Charlie Lutkiesort1948
1951
1955
Roger Mackaysort1956
Les Thatchersort1963
Pete Managoffsort1952
1954
Bobby Managoffsort1959
Eddie Mansfieldsort1977
1983
Gino Marellasort1961–1962
Farmer Don Marlinsort1959–1960
Johnny Marrssort1948
Frank Martinez / Pistol Petesort1966
1974
Pedro Martínezsort1954
Lorenzo Parentesort1961–1962
1967
Al Masseysort1952
Benny Mattasort1955
Steve Raysort1987–1988
Earl Maynardsort1967–1969
Mike Mazurkisort1952
Crybaby Cannonsort1963
Roy McClarty / Roy McClaritysort1955–1956
1959
Bibber McCoy / El Torosort1954–1956
Tuffy McCrae / Tuffy McRae / Tuffy McReasort1952–1955
Benny McGuiresort1973
Billy McGuiresort1973
Bob McCune / Mr. Americasort1952–1955
Billy McDanielssort1953–1955
1959
Wahoo McDanielsort1964
1984–1986
[116]
Danno McDonaldsort1959
Pat McGillsort1948
Steve McGillsort1955–1956
Rick McGrawsort1976
1978
Leroy McGuirksort1949
Don McIntyresort1948
Bill McIntyre / Red McIntyresort1948
1950–1951
1955–1959
Tex McKenziesort1956
1970
1973
Mayes McLainsort1950
Frank Morgan / Bob Radersort1961
1965
Tank Patton / The Spoilersort1975–1976
1978–1980
Kenny Macksort1966
Danny McShainsort1951–1952
1954
Tiny Bellsort1961–1962
Alex Medinasort1969
Jerry Meekersort1949–1951
Gypsy Joesort1984–1985[117]
Chris Averoffsort1964
Sammy Menackersort1956
The Great Kabuki / Takachihosort1980
1982
[118]
Omar Atlassort1971–1976
1978–1983
[119]
Dan Millersort1961
1964
Dr. Bill Millersort1959
1963–1964
1972
1974
Joe Millichsort1951
1955
1959
1963–1965
J.R. Hoggsort1986
Chuck O'Connor / Big John Studdsort1975
1983
Corsica Joe / Mephisto #1 / Francois Miquetsort1949
1961–1962
1965
1969
Chief Chewackisort1949
Black Panthersort1957
Al Millssort1948–1949
1958
Tiny Millssort1949
1962–1965
1967–1968
Killer Karl Kruppsort1974
1978
1983
Yoshihiro Momotasort1980
Jerry Montisort1969
Tiger Jack Mooresort1950
1952
Pedro Moralessort1976
1978
J. J. Dillon / Jim Dillonsort1964
1981
[120] [121]
The Vikingsort1965–1975[122]
Randy Morsesort1979
1981
Danny Dalesort1961
Frankie Murdochsort1949–1950
Dick Murdochsort1966
1968–1970
1974–1975
1977–1980
1982–1983
1986–1987
[123] [124]
Sonny Myers / Super Destroyer / Dr. Xsort1948–1968
1973–1975
1979–1983
1985
[125]
Moose Morowski / Stan the Moosesort1968–1969
1974
1976–1977
[126]
Stan Myslajeksort1953
Vince Cortesort1956
Pak Songsort1980
Art Neilsonsort1954–1955
1965
Bobby Nelsonsort1948–1949
1954
Burrhead Jonessort1977
Dave Nevinssort1976–1982
1985
Bill Howardsort1964
1970
1972–1975
1979–1984
Leo Newmansort1949
Jackie Nicholssort1954
1962
Hillbilly Vicsort1973
Leo Nomellinisort1955
Karl Von Stroheimsort1964
1972
Ron Starr / Mr. Wrestlingsort1977–1981
Lou Newmansort1948–1949
1955
Pat O'Connorsort1950
1959–1982
[127] [128]
Mike Yorksort1965
1967–1968
1976
The Great Togosort1951
Elephant Boysort1952
1957
Rip Oliversort1978
Juan Sebastian / Masked Medic #2sort1961
1963
1972–1973
1975
Paul Orndorffsort1978
1982–1983
[129]
Jack Armstrongsort1969
Paul Orthsort1949
1951
Bob Ortonsort1950–1964
1966–1967
1969
1971–1974
1977
[130] [131] [132]
Bob Orton, Jr.sort1973–1975
1978
1983
Barry Ortonsort1977
Jim Osbornsort1969
Bob Owenssort1986
Killer Khansort1984
Mike Paidousis / Dark Secretsort1951
1957
1960
[133]
King Kong Bundysort1984
Masked Terrorsort1973
Max Palmersort1955
Moody Palmersort1949
Bull Montanasort1958
Reyes Nachosort1953
Marquis de Pareesort1961
Reggie Parkssort1963–1964
1970
1974
1979–1980
Bill Parkssort1960
King Parsonssort1983–1985
Lenny Montanasort1953[134]
Kurt Von Steigersort1973–1974
Ken Paterasort1981–1984
Claude Patterson / Thunderbolt Pattersonsort1964–1965
1977
Joe Pazandaksort1949–1950
1954
Tiger Masksort1983–1984
Alex Pérezsort1966
1978
Tommy Hawksort1963
Ivan Koloffsort1977
1982
1985–1987
Jack Peseksort1950–1953
1956–1957
1959–1960
1968
Mel Peterssort1949
1953
Brady Boonesort1986–1987
Dave Peterson / D.J. Petersonsort1984–1988
Gene Lewis / The Mongolsort1981–1983
The Russian Brutesort1985–1988
Treach Phillipssort1962
1971
Roberto Pico / Bobby Lane / The Plumsort1948
1952–1954
1956
1960
1967
1972
Dave Simssort1952–1954[135]
Karol Kalmikoff / Karol Krausersort1948
1953
1963
Danny Plechassort1949–1952
1955–1956
1958
1962–1966
Lou Plummersort1956–1958
Angelo Poffosort1964
Lanny Poffosort1983
Stan Pulaski / The Mad Russian / The Destroyersort1958
1969–1970
1972–1973
[136]
The Magnificent Zulusort1975
Kay Caseysort1975
Whipper Billy Watsonsort1956
Killer Coxsort1969–1971[137]
The Brutesort1961
Charlie Pullins / Chuck Pullins / Prince Pullinssort1974–1976
1980–1982
Gori Guerrerosort1960
Billy Raburnsort1952
Harley Race / The Great Mortimer / Jack Longsort1963–1964
1967–1986
[138] [139] [140] [141] [142]
Dick Rainessort1950–1951
Benny Ramírez / The Mummysort1970–1973
1975–1979
1981–1982
Buddy Austin / Bulldog Austinsort1961–1962
1971
[143]
Baron von Raschkesort1970–1976
1982–1984
1986–1987
[144]
Ron Reedsort1964–1967[145]
Gene Reardonsort1950–1951
1953
1956–1957
Bruce Reed / Butch Reedsort1979–1984
1986
Big Red Reesesort1976–1977
Timothy Flowerssort1985–1986
Bob Slaughter / Sgt. Slaughtersort1976–1979
1981–1982
1985–1986
1988
[146] [147]
Tom Renesto / Tony Martinsort1955
1968
Randy Tylersort1977
Carl Von Doyle / Herman Von Doyle / The Red Phantomsort1949
T. John Tibbedeuxsort1980
Tommy Richsort1982
1986–1987
Junkyard Dogsort1984
Red Robertssort1949
Nick Robertssort1951
1960
Dewey Robertson / The Missing Linksort1970
1981–1985
[148]
Cyclone Negro / Ciclón Negro / Cyclopssort1974–1975
1981
Tiny Roebucksort1949
Ole Andersonsort1986
Buddy Rogerssort1948–1949
1951
1953
1957
1961
Ricky Romerosort1970
1973
1981–1983
[149]
Mark Romero / Mark Youngbloodsort1981–1985[150]
Jay Youngbloodsort1984
Rick Rudesort1986
Vic Rossitanisort1968–1969
Jerry Robertssort1981
André the Giantsort1974–1983
Gary Royalsort1982–1985[151]
Dusty Rhodessort1968–1970
1975–1976
1980–1982
1984–1986
[152] [153]
Kurt Von Stroheimsort1964
1972
Ron Ritchiesort1983–1984[154] [155]
The Italian Stallionsort1986–1987
Bob Sabresort1970
Gama Singhsort1979–1980
Terry Gibbssort1978
1981
Seiji Sakaguchisort1971
Chang Chungsort1976–1981
Wally Duseksort1948
1950
1952–1953
Akio Satosort1975–1977
1979–1980
1984–1986
Mike Pappassort1976–1978
Joe Savoldisort1950
Joe Scarpasort1958–1959
Joe Scarpellosort1962–1964
1969–1970
1980
Logger Larsensort1953–1954
Ken Kennethsort1948–1949
Bobby Shanesort1965–1968
1970
Rip Rogerssort1987
Baron Mikel Sciclunasort1973–1974
Sandy Scottsort1960
George Scott / Doug Scottsort1952
1960
Michael Hayessort1981–1982
1984
Great Seki / Mr. Seki / The Great Pogo / Mr. Pogosort1975–1978
1984–1987
Dick Duseksort1951–1953
Benito Gardinisort1955
Don Serranosort1975
Mighty Atlassort1953–1960[156]
Ben Sharpesort1949
Mike Sharpesort1948–1950
Mike Sharpesort1979[157]
Ivan Bulbasort1950
Gorgeous George Grant / Gorgeous Dream Boy / Gorgeous Phillip / Magnificent Grantsort1952
1956–1957
Ben Shermansort1953
Kinji Shibuyasort1959–1960
Bull Bullinskisort1974
Genichiro Tenryusort1977
1984
Abdullah the Butchersort1976
1987
Professor Roy Shiresort1956
Otto von Kruppsort1958–1961
1964
Nikita Koloffsort1985–1986
Lucky Simunovichsort1949
1953–1954
Walter Siroissort1948–1950
1952–1953
1955–1956
Lou Sjoberg / Karl von Schobergsort1949–1950
1961–1962
Bill Sledgesort1948
Tiny Smithsort1966
Jake Robertssort1977–1979[158]
Stan Kowalskisort1955
1964
Blue Yankee / The Executionersort1977–1978
Don Kentsort1969[159]
Sam Houstonsort1986–1987
Billy Red Lyonssort1957–1958
1974–1975
Mitch Snowsort1986–1987
Wilbur Snydersort1956
1964
1970
1978
Klondike Billsort1968[160] [161]
Doug Somerssort1978
1983
The Avengersort1979–1980
George Southsort1986
Billy Spearssort1970
1979
American Starship Eaglesort1985
Ricky Huntersort1966–1967[162] [163]
Killer Kowalski / Tarzan Kowalski / Wladek Kowalskisort1949–1955
1959
1961
[164] [165]
Tom Stantonsort1978–1979
Ray Stevenssort1975
1986
Gene Stevens / Frank Daltonsort1973
1978–1979
Dutch Savagesort1965
Stan Stasiaksort1960–1962
1975
Stoney Burkesort1987
Rex Stoversort1948–1949
Ricky Mortonsort1981
1984–1986
Korstia Korchenkosort1983–1984
Woody Strodesort1956
Kevin Sullivansort1978[166]
Johnny Swenskisort1949–1950
Swedish Angelsort1955
Steve Sybert / Steve Seibertsort1977
1983–1988
Harou Yamamotosort1955
Al Szaszsort1956
1958
1960
1963–1964
Jim Siksaysort1954
1956–1957
The Warlordsort1986–1987
Vern Taftsort1954
Iron Man Talun / Wladyslaw Talun / Mighty Goliathsort1950–1952
1954
Joe Sotosort1970
Duke Keomukasort1962
Joe Tangarosort1954–1956
1967
Rick Pattersonsort1987–1988[167]
Tiger Taskersort1950
Chris Taylorsort1974–1976
Tug Taylorsort1984
Terry Taylorsort1981
1985
[168]
George Templesort1949–1950
Sailor Art Thomassort1964
1980
Frank Thompson / Frank Thomassort1954
1960
1964
Les Thorntonsort1972–1973
1980
1984
Ken Timbssort1984–1988[169] [170]
Lou Theszsort1949–1959
1964–1970
Kim Duk / Tiger Chung Leesort1982–1983
Chris Tolos / George Tolossort1955
1968
John Tolossort1955
1971
Roddy Pipersort1974
1983
[171] [172] [173]
Billy Torontossort1963
Enrique Torressort1949–1950
1952
1955
1963
[174]
Ramón Torressort1971
Ted Tourtassort1949
Tarzan Tylersort1961–1962
1964
1969–1970
Frank Townsendsort1960
1962
Big Bubba1986–1987
Dick Troutsort1951
Benny Trudelsort1950
Jumbo Tsurutasort1982
1984
Joe Turnersort1975
Chief Tapu / Prince Tapu / Tapusort1975
1982
1987–1988
Jesse James / Jimmy Jamessort1948
1957
Danny Little Bearsort1969–1975[175]
Mad Dog Vachonsort1964
1976
1980
[176]
The Butchersort1966–1967[177]
Gino Vagnone / Red Vagnonesort1949
1956–1957
The Barbarian / Tonga Johnsort1983
1985–1987
Cyclone Anayasort1954–1955
Frank Valoissort1974–1975
Jack Terrysort1950–1951
Dick Slatersort1988
Bobby Vannsort1975
The Iron Sheiksort1976
Chief Lone Eaglesort1950
1957
Garza Lozano / Great Toninasort1949
1957
Jack Evanssort1978
Crusher Verdusort1975
Chief Big Heartsort1951–1953
Chris Zahariassort1951–1954
Tom Zahariassort1951–1953
1956–1957
Victor the Wrestling Bearsort1959–1960
1963–1964
1972
Farmer Petesort2952
1959–1960
1964
1976
Ray Villmersort1948
1952–1954
1958
Ricky Goldensort1984
Man Mountain Dean Jr.sort1953
Kevin Kelly / Kevin the Magnificentsort1984
1986
Gorgeous Georgesort1950–1951
1954
1956–1959
Hiroshi Wajimasort1986
Mr. Wrestling IIsort1983
Chet Wallicksort1955
Leo Wallicksort1955
Neil Warrensort1948–1950
1953–1954
Johnny Ace / Johnny Weaversort1956–1959
1972
[178]
Skandor Akbarsort1965–1966
1970
1978
1980
Édouard Carpentiersort1959
1967
1969
1975
King Cobrasort1984
Guillotine Gordonsort1967
1969
George Wellssort1979–1980
1983
Hogan Whartonsort1961
Pez Whatley / Shaska Whatleysort1986
Tug Carlsonsort1948
Larry Zbyszkosort1986
Tony Atlassort1972
1975
1984
Bill Whitesort1975
Bobby Whitlocksort1971–1972
1974–1976
Whitey Whittlersort1949–1950
Smasher Sloansort1964
Angelo Martinellisort1952
Scotty Williamssort1954
1957
Jim Garvinsort1984–1987
Jack Wilsonsort1966
Barry Windhamsort1983–1984
1986
Blackjack Mulligan / Bob Windhamsort1970
1979
1983–1984
Ed Wiskoskisort1972
1975–1977
1979–1981
Johnny Valentinesort1950–1951
1953
1965
1967
1972
Greg Valentinesort1971
1981–1983
Dusty Wolfesort1984–1986
Buddy Wolfe / Buddy Wolffsort1974
1976
The Great Mephistosort1953
Brett Sawyersort1985
Buzz Sawyer1984
Billy Red Cloudsort1968
1976
Elmer Larsensort1953
Bearcat Wrightsort1955
1966–1967
Jim Wrightsort1948–1949
1953–1954
Rube Wright / Lu Kimsort1948
1954
Chati Yokouchisort1971–1972
The Alaskansort1961
1963
1966
Skip Youngsort1976
Billy Coxsort1961
Torbellino Blancosort1962
Oki Shikinasort1966
1970
1975
1978
Slim Zimbleman / Tiny Zimbleman / The Masked Monstersort1951–1952
Gene Stanleesort1956
Abdul Zaatarsort1975
Abdullah the Greatsort1982–1983[179]
Abe Jacobssort1973
Al Cortez / Don Cortezsort1952
1955
Al Lovelocksort1950
1952
Al Warshawskisort1953
1955
Al Williamssort1950
Ali Baba, Jr. / Son of Ali Babasort1955
Amazing Zuma / Argentina Zumasort1956
1972–1973
Andre Adoreesort1950
Angelo Mosca Jr.sort1983
The Angelsort1979
Bad News Beach / Dr. Beachsort1974
Ben DeLeonsort1980–1981
Ben Morgansort1949–1950
Bill Kerstensort1972
1974–1975
Bill Melbysort1957
Billy Two Eaglessort1986[180]
Black Orchidsort1963
Blackjack Dillon / Jack Dillonsort1948
1955
1957
Bob Burnssort1970
Bob Corbysort1956
1959
Bob DeMarcesort1953
1956
Bob Russellsort1982
Bob Shippsort1954
Bob Wagnersort1949
Bobby Blainesort1974
Bobby Hartsort1966
1970
Bobby Paulsort1969–1971
Boris Kosloffsort1970
Bruce Kirksort1969–1970
Bryan St. Johnsort1977
1979
[181]
Buddy Jacksonsort1954
Buzz Tylersort1980–1985
Caesar Pabonsort1979
Carl Fergiesort1977–1978
Carlos Morenosort1956
Carlos Rodríguezsort1948–1950
1958–1959
1961
Chico Garcíasort1950
1955
Chris Curtissort1979
Chris Markoff / Harry Madisonsort1964–1965
Cliff Olsonsort1949
Dale Mannsort1970
Dan Burdicksort1975–1976
Dan O'Connorsort1948–1949
1952
Danny Collinssort1985
Danny Ferrazzasort1954–1955
1957
Dave Kochensort1981
Dave Jonssort1954
David Powersort1988
Dennis Brown / Denny Brownsort1985–1986
Dennis Stampsort1976
1979
Denny Albertssort1977
Dick Holbrooksort1953–1955
Dick Lightsort1960
Dick Marshallsort1966
Don Bass / Don Welchsort1976
1979
Don Diamondsort1978
Don Lee / Rocky Leesort1955
1958
1960–1962
Don Slatton / The Lawmansort1964
Don Sotosort1965–1966
Don Mooresort1956
Don Waytsort1975
1977
Edcar Thomassort1985–1986
Eddie Sharkeysort1967–1968
Emir Baduisort1948–1949
Farmer Jonessort1949–1951
Farmer McGregor / Farmer McGrudersort1957
1961
Farmer Powellsort1957
Francisco Riossort1963
1965
1967
Frank Altmansort1953–1961
1963–1964
1968–1971
Frank Diamondsort1971–1976
Frank Hurleysort1956–1957
Frank Schofrosort1950
Fritz Schnabelsort1950–1952
Gary Fargosort1975
Gary Jacksonsort1985–1986
Gene Bowmansort1953
1955
Gentleman Ben the Wrestling Bearsort1969
1973
George Bruckmansort1948
1951
1955–1956
Gino Carusosort1970
Gordo Chihuahua / The Great Gordo / Pancho Gordosort1964
Greg Evanssort1983
1987
Grizzly Evanssort1984
Gus Kalassort1966
Gustav the Giantsort1985
Guy Taylorsort1963
Hal Keenesort1951
1958
Hank Methenysort1952
Hans Schnabelsort1950–1951
1955
Harold Cannonsort1974
Hillbilly Petesort1977–1978
Hurricane Huntsort1965
Ivan the Terriblesort1955–1958
Ivan Zukoffsort1962–1963
Jack Bernardsort1953
Jack Claybournesort1954
Jack Conley / Jack Suzeksort1948–1952
1956
Jack Crawfordsort1954–1956
1965
Jack Laruesort1961
Jack O'Reillysort1959–1960
Jack Steele / Jay Steelesort1948–1950
1955–1956
1963
Jake Millimansort1984
Jan Madrid / Juan Madridsort1956
Jan Nelsonsort1977
Jay Frenchsort1973
1983
Jerry Gordetsort1959
Jerry Kozaksort1966
1976
Jerry Millersort1961
1965–1966
1970
1972
Jerry Oatessort1974–1976
1980
1984
[182]
Jim Custersort1977–1978
Jim Dalton / Mephisto #2sort1969
1973
Jim Gormansort1984
Jim Henrysort1952
Jim Hydesort1970
Joe Costellosort1957
1959–1960
Joe Palardysort1976–1978
Joe BandieraJoe Turco / Intercontinental Noblemansort1969-1979
John Davidsonsort1976–1977
John Gagnesort1971
Johnny Heidmansort1961
1975
Johnny Rebsort1972
1983
José Martínezsort1974–1975
José Quinterosort1969
José Riverasort1971
1973–1974
Juan Hernándezsort1955
Jules LaRancesort1949–1950
Ken Hollissort1965
Ken Lucassort1978[183]
Ken Nicholssort1973
Ken Russellsort1970
Ken Yatessort1964
1980
Krusher Karl Kovacsort1987
Larry Lanesort1979
Larry Powersort1988
Larry Williams / Yukon Ikesort1957–1959
1963–1964
Leo Seitzsort1972
Lone Eaglesort1981
1983
Lord Finis Hallsort1951
Lou Brittonsort1950
1952
Lou Spindolasort1959–1960
Luis Martínezsort1970
1972
Marcel DuPontsort1962
Mark Starrsort1956
1964–1966
1968
1970
1973
Mario DeSouzasort1956–1957
Mario Llanessort1957
M.E.B. / Man Eating Beastsort1983–1984
Mickey Doylesort1973
Miguel Torressort1964
Mike Bondsort1984–1985
Mike Lorensort1972
Mile High Ross / Sky High Rosssort1949–1950
The Monksort1981
Moose Evanssort1964–1965
1967
Nanjo Singhsort1951
Nick Adamssort1967
1969
1972
Nikita Mulkovich / Nikita Mulkovitchsort1960–1962
Norvell Austinsort1974
Otto Bowmansort1954–1956
Otto Kusssort1948–1950
1952
Pancho Gonzálezsort1952
Pat Rosesort1986–1987
Paul DeGaullessort1961
Paul Kelly / The Outlawsort1983–1985
Pedro Escobarsort1955
Pedro Valdezsort1968
Pepe Gómezsort1971
Pete Petersonsort1949–1950
Pete Schuhsort1948–1950
Pierre Florentsort1952
Ralph Garibaldisort1948
1950–1952
1954–1955
Ramón Cernadessort1956–1957
Randy Brewersort1976–1977
Raúl Guzmánsort1975
1980
Ray Durán / El Capitansort1958
1961
1965
1972
Red McKimsort1956–1957
1970
1972
Richard Moodysort1964–1966
1968–1970
1972
Richard Sartainsort1987
Rick Hamilton / Ricky Hamiltonsort1975
Rick Lancastersort1982
Rick Renaldo / Rico Valentinosort1970
1978
Ricky Leesort1960[184]
Ricky Sexton / Cyclone Sextonsort1958
Ritchie Magnettsort1986
Roberto Gonzalessort1963
Rock Huntersort1959–1960
1963–1964
1970–1971
1979–1980
Roger McCunesort1954
Ron McFarlanesort1979–1982
1986
Ron Powerssort1987
Ron Sextonsort1981
Ronnie Paulsort1969–1971
Roy Basssort1972
Roy Collinssort1961–1963
Sailor Moransort1957
Sam Codysort1987
Sammy Fordsort1956
1959
Sheik Abdullah / Ali Hassansort1983–1986
Sonny Driversort1979
Steve Brodysort1977
Steve Caseysort1948
Steve Druksort1966
Steve Estessort1987
Steve Hallsort1979
1981
1983
1985
Steve Lawlersort1980–1981
Steve Regalsort1981–1982
Tanuisort1985
Taro Kobayashisort1973–1974
T.C. Cartersort1987–1988
Ted Marshallsort1953
Ted Oatessort1974–1977
1980
1982
1984
[185]
Terry Gunnsort1985
Terry Orndorffsort1982
T.G. Stonesort1984–1985
Tiger Conway Jr. / Tiger Kit Conway / Kit Conwaysort1973–1974
Tito Carreonsort1958
Tom Bradleysort1953
Tom Clark / Blacksnake Clarksort1961
1964–1965
Tom DeMarcosort1975
Tom Jones / Mr. Ebonysort1981
1983
Tom Shaftsort1984
Tommy O'Toolesort1950
1956–1961
Tommy Sharpesort1979–1982
1984
1986
Tommy Wrightsort1986
Tommy Yatessort1980
Tony Manos / Tony Manousossort1963–1964
Tony Martinezsort1952–1953
Victor Riverasort1965–1967
Vito Martinosort1975
Wakahisort1985

Female Wrestlers

Birth Name:Ring Name(s):Tenure:Notes
Donna Christianellosort1981
Ethel Brownsort1955
Barbara Bakersort1955–1956
1961–1963
Jessica Rogers / Joan Ballardsort1956–1965
1967
[186]
Judy Grablesort1963
1980
Winona Little Heartsort1980
1984
Mildred Burkesort1948–1949
1951–1954
Bette Bouchersort1965
Kathy Branchsort1955
Ann Regan / Ann Reagansort1961–1964
Bonnie Watsonsort1952
1955–1956
Ann Caseysort1971
1975
Liz Chasesort1982–1983
1985
Judy Gloversort1958–1962
Carol Cooksort1951–1952
1954–1956
Dot Dotsonsort1948
1950–1951
1953–1956
1959–1962
Elvira Snodgrasssort1949–1951
The Fabulous Moolahsort1949
1977
1984
Betty Hawkinssort1952
1954–1957
Mars Bennettsort1950–1951
1956
Rachel Dubois / Rachel Duboissort1973
Betty Weston / Mae Westonsort1949
Babs Wingosort1953–1954
1956
1958
1961
1963
Rose Evanssort1949
Rita Cortezsort1965
Ethel Johnsonsort1957, 1959
Judy Martinsort1980
1984
Rose Romansort1957
The Lady Angelsort1958
Princess Little Cloudsort1967
Karen Kelloggsort1963
Penny Bannersort1955–1956
1958–1959
1972
LeeChona LaClairesort1956
Peggy Leesort1982–1984
Pat Lydasort1961
Laura Martinezsort1956–1960
Shirley Strimplesort1949
1956
Sweet Georgia Brownsort1963–1964
1966
Vivian St. Johnsort1980
Estela Molinasort1972–1973
Mary Jane Mullsort1952
1955–1956
1958
1966
Velvet McIntyresort1983
Marie LaVernesort1971
Helen Hildsort1948–1949
1952
1958
Betty Niccolisort1963–1976
Kay Noblesort1957–1961
1964–1972
1976–1979
[187]
Belle Starrsort1955–1956
1972
Princess Victoriasort1982–1983
Sandy Parkersort1969
1974–1976
1980
Patty Neffsort1955
Princess Jasminesort1984
Ann LaVernesort1950–1951
1954
Tanya Westsort1980
Barbara Galentosort1971–1972
Wendi Richtersort1980–1982
Candi Devinesort1984–1985
Ella Waldeksort1951–1954
1956
1959
Brenda Brittonsort1987
Brenda Scottsort1963
Ida Mae Martinezsort1951–1952
1955
Leilani Kaisort1977–1978
1980
1983
June Byerssort1948
1950
1952
1954–1957
Gloria Barattinisort1951
1954
1959–1960
Nell Stewartsort1949
1954–1955
1959
Cora Combssort1952
1955
1965
Debbie Combssort1980
1985–1988
[188]
Theresa Theissort1948
1950–1953
Joyce Grablesort1978
1981–1982
Evelyn Wallsort1948
Princess Tona Tomahsort1959
Sabrinasort1982
Kathleen Wimbleysort1953–1954
1956
Corrine Corderosort1959
Mae Youngsort1948
1950–1951
1954
1959–1960
1968
Ada Ashsort1948
1956–1957
1959–1960
Adela Antonesort1951
Ann Millersort1948
1956
Annette Palmersort1964
Barbi Dollsort1981
Belle Drummondsort1956
Betsy Rosssort1955–1956
Betty Ann Spencersort1963–1964
Betty Whitesort1953–1954
Candy Malloysort1980–1981
Carmen Mongesort1967–1968
Carol Sommerssort1981
Catherine Simpsonsort1949
Catherine Simpsonsort1949
Celia Blevinssort1949–1950
China Mirasort1954–1956
1959
Desiree Petersensort1984
Despina Montagas / Despina Montaguesort1986–1987
Diane Von Hoffmansort1985
Doll Paige / Dolly Paigesort1963–1964
Donna Marie Dieckmansort1951
1953
Early Dawnsort1976
1981–1982
Edith Wadesort1956
Ellen Olsensort1950
Eva Leesort1950
Evelyn Stevenssort1961–1962
Fifi LaRuesort1964
Fran Gravettesort1970
Gypsy Rosesort1958
Jean Antonesort1962–1980
Jeanette Collinssort1957
Jill Fontainesort1981
Jo Ann Mullineauxsort1951
Juanita Coffmansort1949
1954
Karen Merrittsort1981
Kathy Starr / Penny Hawkinssort1956–1964
Lois Johnsonsort1951
Lorraine Johnsonsort1952
1956–1961
Louise Greensort1954
1956
Lucille Dupreesort1966
1969
Lulu Mae Provosort1956
1961
Mae Goodsonsort1961
Marie Laveausort1977
Marina Reysort1973
Mars Monroesort1963
Marva Scottsort1954
1956
1961
1963
1971
Mary Lou Erminesort1961
Millie Staffordsort1951–1953
1955–1956
1958
1960–1962
Olga Zepedasort1953–1955
Patty O'Harasort1969–1970
Peggy Kingsort1958
1960–1961
1963
Penny Mitchellsort1987
Pepper Torressort1980
Ramona Isbellsort1961
1963
Ramona TeSellesort1956–1957
Ruth Boatcalliesort1951–1952
1954
Sandra Partlowe / Princess Partlowesort1969–1971
1973
1980–1982
1985
1988
Sharon Brookssort1975–1976
Sharon Lasssort1957
Shirley Blacksort1981
1988
Suzette Ferrerasort1978
Sylvia Hackneysort1976
Terri Shanesort1977
1982–1983
Toni Rosesort1965
Verne Bottomssort1966–1967
Vickie Adamssort1963
Vicky Williamssort1977
Violet Viannsort1948–1950
1952
1954

Midget Wrestlers

Birth Name:Ring Name(s):Tenure:Notes
Little John / Ivan the Terriblesort1974
1977–1979
1982
1984–1985
Little Tokyosort1973–1977
1979–1981
1983–1988
Tom Thumbsort1950–1958
Cowboy Bradleysort1955–1966
1968
1971
Brown Panther / Salie Halassiesort1951–1954
1956–1958
Tiny Tomsort1980
1982–1983
Little Bruisersort1967–1973
Coconut Williesort1979
Butch Cassidysort1979–1980
Sky Low Lowsort1950–1954
1956–1957
1964
1966
Little Brutus / Tiny Timsort1955
1959–1960
1964
1966
Tiny Timsort1979
Little Beaversort1950–1957
1966
1968
Diamond Lilsort1963
1965–1967
1970
1976
1981
Billy the Kidsort1965
1972–1974
1976
1979–1981
Beau Brummel / Bull Brummelsort1957
1959–1962
The Haiti Kidsort1973–1974
1977
Cowboy Langsort1967–1971
1973–1977
1979–1981
1983–1986
1988
[189]
Little Coco / Little Cocoasort1976
1982–1985
1988
Darling Dagmarsort1963
1965–1967
1970
1976–1977
Tiny Roesort1950–1951
1956–1964
Pee Wee Jamessort1950–1951
1953–1957
Fuzzy Cupidsort1951–1953
1959
1965–1966
1969
Mighty Fritz / Mighty Schultz / Great Schultzsort1950–1951
1953–1954
Little Boy Bluesort1962
1965
Lord Littlebrooksort1955–1956
1958–1961
1967–1975
1978–1979
1984–1985
Pancho the Bullsort1950–1951
1953
Little Louiesort1973–1975
Baby Cherylsort1963–1964
Bobo Johnson / Little Bobosort1969
1971–1976
1978
1980–1981
1985
Chico Santanasort1962
1965
Cowboy Cassidy / Sonny Boy Cassidysort1951–1953
1956–1957
1965–1966
Gorgeous Jimmy Littlesort1950
The Jamaica Kidsort1964
1966
Karate Kidsort1987–1988
Little Crushersort1969
1972
Little Joey / Mighty Joeysort1984
Mighty Atomsort1967–1971
Pee Wee Lopezsort1961–1962
1965–1966
Sam Thomassort1963–1964
Sonny Boy Hayessort1975–1976
Tiger Jacksonsort1953–1954
Tito Infantesort1954
1956–1957
Vittorio Gonzalessort1951–1953
Wee Willie Wilsonsort1968–1969
1971–1973
1977
1982

Stables and Tag Teams

Tag Team/Stable(s)MembersTenure(s)
American StarshipAmerican Starship Coyote and American Starship Eagle1985
The Batten TwinsBart Batten and Brad Batten1985–1987
The Battling DuseksEmil Dusek and Ernie Dusek1951–1960
The BlackjacksBlackjack Mulligan and Blackjack Lanza1983–1984
The California HippiesMike Boyette and Mickey Doyle1973
The Dusek BrothersErnie Dusek and Joe Dusek1949
The Dusek Riot SquadEmil Dusek, Ernie Dusek, Joe Dusek and Rudy Dusek1953–1954
1956–1957
The Fabulous FreebirdsMichael Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Terry Gordy and Jimmy Garvin1981–1982
1984
The Flying ScottsGeorge Scott and Sandy Scott1960
The GrapplersGrappler#1 and Grappler#21984
House of HumperdinkGene Lewis, Hercules Hernandez, The Monk, Superfly, Chang Chung & Ten-Gu, and Sir Oliver Humperdink1981–1982
The InternsIntern #1 and Intern #21974–1975
The Japanese Wrecking CrewYasu Fuji and Oki Shikina1975
Kansas City ViceGeorge South and Rocky King1986
The Kansas OutlawsBobby Jaggers and Psycho Sam1987
The Kelly TwinsPat Kelly and Mike Kelly1981
The LaRancesJohnny LaRance and Jules LaRance1949
The MartinsTerry Martin and Tommy Martin1968–1970
1975
The McGuire TwinsBenny McGuire and Billy McGuire1973
The MedicsMedic #1 and Medic #21961
1963
The Midnight ExpressBobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey1985–1987
The MOD SquadBasher and Spike1986–1987
The Montana CowboysMike Stone and Rick Patterson1987–1988
The New Chain GangChris Colt and Moondog Moretti1986
The Oates BrothersJerry Oates and Ted Oates1974–1976
1980
1984
The OutlawsDick Murdoch and Dusty Rhodes1968–1969
1975
1980
The Power TwinsDavid Power and Larry Power1988
The Road WarriorsRoad Warrior Hawk and Road Warrior Animal1984
1986
The Rock 'n' Roll ExpressRicky Morton and Robert Gibson1984–1986
The Rat PackBobby Jaggers, Buzz Tyler and J. J. Dillon1980–1981
The Midnight RockersMarty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels1985–1986
The Rock & Roll RebelsRock & Roll Rebel #1 and Rock & Roll Rebel #21987
The Sharpe BrothersBen Sharpe and Mike Sharpe1949
Sheik Abdullah the Great's ArmyThe Animal, M.E.B., Tarzan Goto, Akio Sato, Gypsy Joe, Mr. Pogo, 666, Edcar Thomas and Sheik Abdullah the Great1984
The ShieksAbdullah the Great and Roger Kirby1983
The Success ExpressBobby Jaggers and Moondog Moretti1986
The ThunderfootsThunderfoot#1 and Thunderfoot #21986
The Uptown BoysMarty Jannetty and Tommy Rogers1984
The Wild SamoansAfa and Sika1978

Managers and Valets

Birth Name:Ring Name(s):Tenure:Notes
Jeffriessort1956–1959
Colonel Buck Robleysort1977–1978
1981
1983–1984
[190]
Paul Elleringsort1984
1986
Percival A. Friendsort1972–1973 1976
Jimmy Hartsort1984
Bobby Heenan1969
Slicksort1985–1986[191]
Downtown Brunosort1987
Sir Oliver Humperdinksort1981–1982[192]
Angelsort1984
Dr. Ken Rameysort1974–1975
Honeysort1984
Miss Brenda Brittonsort1987
Mr. Russell Sapp, Esq.sort1984
1988

Commentators and interviewers

Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:Notes
Marty Goldsteinsort1988[193]
Jay Frenchsort1987–1988
Bill Grigsbysort[194] [195]
Bill Kerstensort1956–1982[196] [197] [198]
Rick Stuartsort1984–1988
Kevin Wallsort1984–1986

Other personnel

Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:Notes
Orville Brownsort1948–1958Promoter[199]
Pearl Christysort1948–1952Promoter
George Petraskisort1985–1988Promoter
George Simpsonsort1948–1969Promoter
Bob Geigelsort1963–1986
1987–1988
Promoter[200]
Jim Crockett, Jr.sort1986–1987
Company name to Year
Company name:Years:
NWA Central States1948–1963
Central States Wrestling / Heart of America Sports Attractions1963–1986
World Wrestling Alliance1987–1988
Notes
Indicates they are deceased.
Indicates they died while they were employed with NWA Central States.

References

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NWA Central States Heavyweight Title . 2003 . Puroresu Dojo . Wrestling-Titles.com.
  2. Web site: NWA Central States Tag Team Title . 2003 . Puroresu Dojo . Wrestling-Titles.com.
  3. Web site: Cuban Assassin . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919142152/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/cuban-assassin.html . dead . September 19, 2015 . Nevada, Vance . Andrew Calvert . May 19, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
  4. Web site: Mr. Hito remembered as a wrestler and trainer . https://web.archive.org/web/20150510234600/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/23/13691476.html . dead . May 10, 2015 . Oliver, Greg . April 23, 2010 . . SLAM! Sports .
  5. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 296 . 0786417544 .
  6. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 14 . 0786417544 .
  7. Book: Oliver, Greg . 2005 . The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams . Toronto . ECW Press . 78–79 . 1550226835 .
  8. Web site: NWA Central States TV – March 17, 1984 – A Good Lesson In Bad Chemistry . January 23, 2012 . KB's Wrestling Reviews .
  9. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 184–185 . 0786417544 .
  10. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 30 . 0786417544 .
  11. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 30–31 . 0786417544 .
  12. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 35 . 0786417544 .
  13. Web site: NWA Central States Television Title . 2003 . Puroresu Dojo . Wrestling-Titles.com.
  14. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 291–292 . 0786417544 .
  15. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Tully Blanchard . Baker, David . November 4, 2009 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  16. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 44–45 . 0786417544 .
  17. Web site: Steve Bolus passes away . https://web.archive.org/web/20170321170807/http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingArchive2001/mar27_stevebolus-can.html . dead . March 21, 2017 . Oliver, Greg . March 27, 2002 .
  18. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 64 . 0786417544 .
  19. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Jack Brisco . Baker, David . September 11, 2009 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  20. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Jerry Brisco . Baker, David . September 11, 2009 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  21. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 53 . 0786417544 .
  22. Book: Oliver, Greg . 2005 . The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams . Toronto . ECW Press . 189 . 1550226835 .
  23. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 54 . 0786417544 .
  24. Web site: Kerry Brown . Nevada, Vance . Mike Rodgers . July 30, 2005 . . SLAM! Sports .
  25. Web site: Bobby Bruns Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
  26. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 55 . 0786417544 .
  27. Web site: Jim Brunzell made his mark inside and outside the ring . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925160906/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/21/20918706.html . dead . September 25, 2015 . Hoops, Brian . June 21, 2013 . . SLAM! Sports .
  28. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2006 . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . September 1, 2007 . .
  29. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 123 . 0786417544 .
  30. Book: Shabazz, Julian L. D. . 1999 . Black Stars of Professional Wrestling . Clinton, South Carolina . Awesome Records . 31 . 1-893680-03-7.
  31. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 343 . 0786417544 .
  32. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 62 . 0786417544 .
  33. Book: Shabazz, Julian L. D. . 1999 . Black Stars of Professional Wrestling . Clinton, South Carolina . Awesome Records . 32 . 1-893680-03-7.
  34. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 63 . 0786417544 .
  35. Web site: WWA World Heavyweight Title (Kansas City) . 2003 . Puroresu Dojo . Wrestling-Titles.com.
  36. Book: Molinaro, John F. . 2002 . Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time . Toronto . Winding Stair Press . 198 . 1553663055.
  37. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Nelson Royal . Baker, David . March 17, 2012 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  38. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2002 (Wahoo, Thesz, Rocco, Mr. Wrestling) . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . November 2, 2007 . .
  39. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 223 . 0786417544 .
  40. Web site: Art Crews a post-wrestling success story . https://web.archive.org/web/20170214221636/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/28/8919826.html . dead . February 14, 2017 . Schramm, Chris . March 28, 2009 . . SLAM! Sports .
  41. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2004 . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . September 18, 2007 . .
  42. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 128 . 0786417544 .
  43. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 95 . 0786417544 .
  44. Web site: Black Jack Daniels, 83, was an AWA mainstay . https://web.archive.org/web/20170725184539/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/07/29/20041211.html . dead . July 25, 2017 . Oliver, Greg . July 29, 2012 . . SLAM! Sports .
  45. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 86 . 0786417544 .
  46. Web site: Mike DiBiase Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
  47. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Ted DiBiase . Baker, David . April 16, 2010 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  48. Web site: Ted DiBiase . https://web.archive.org/web/20150621012331/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/dibiase.html . dead . June 21, 2015 . Milner, John M. . . SLAM! Sports .
  49. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 90 . 0786417544 .
  50. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 100 . 0786417544 .
  51. Web site: "Cowboy" Bob Ellis Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
  52. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 102 . 0786417544 .
  53. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Rip Hawk . Baker, David . February 22, 2011 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  54. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2003 (Hawk, Hennig, Blassie, Liz) . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . November 2, 2003 . .
  55. Web site: Woody Farmer leads three generations to battle . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311230544/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/03/20/3790664.html . dead . March 11, 2016 . Lano, Mike . March 20, 2007 . . SLAM! Sports .
  56. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 105 . 0786417544 .
  57. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 156 . 0786417544 .
  58. Web site: 'Hercules' Hernandez dies . https://web.archive.org/web/20150621231853/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/07/374027.html . dead . June 21, 2015 . Powell, John . March 7, 2004 . . SLAM! Sports .
  59. Web site: All-Star Wrestling with Ric Stewart (Kansas City) . May 9, 2016 . Studio Wrestling . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  60. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Ric Flair . Baker, David . February 28, 2011 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  61. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 113 . 0786417544 .
  62. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Dory Funk, Jr. . Baker, David . December 4, 2009 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  63. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Terry Funk . Baker, David . November 29, 2009 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  64. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 121 . 0786417544 .
  65. Book: Pope . Kristian . Whebbe . Ray . 2003 . The Encyclopedia of Professional Wrestling: 100 Years of History, Headlines & Hitmakers . 2nd . Iola, Wisconsin . Krause Publications . 184 . 0-87349-625-6.
  66. Web site: A lifetime of rewards for Bob Geigel . https://web.archive.org/web/20170321170707/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/04/17/4045576.html . dead . March 21, 2017 . Nation, Ryan . April 17, 2007 . . SLAM! Sports .
  67. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 122 . 0786417544 .
  68. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 195 . 0786417544 .
  69. Web site: Killer Karl Kox reportedly dies at age 80 . November 10, 2011 . .
  70. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Bruiser Brody . Baker, David . April 16, 2010 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
  71. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 51 . 0786417544 .
  72. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 240 . 0786417544 .
  73. Web site: Archie "The Stomper" Gouldie . https://web.archive.org/web/20150702110448/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/gouldie-archie.html . dead . July 2, 2015 . Nevada, Vance; Mike Rodgers, Barry Rose, Becky Taylor and Gary Will . May 11, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
  74. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 143 . 0786417544 .
  75. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 50 . 0786417544 .
  76. Web site: SLAM! Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: Mike Stone . May, Vern . . SLAM! Sports .
  77. Book: Oliver, Greg . 2005 . The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams . Toronto . ECW Press . 36 . 1550226835.
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  79. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 2005 . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . September 14, 2007 . .
  80. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 151 . 0786417544 .
  81. Web site: Lord Al Hayes dead at 76 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150723140444/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/07/21/1141424.html . dead . July 23, 2015 . Oliver, Greg . July 21, 2005 . . SLAM! Sports .
  82. Book: Laurinaitis . Joe . Road Warrior Animal . Wright . Andrew . 2011 . The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling . Medallion Media Group . 64 . 978-1605421537.
  83. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 227 . 0786417544 .
  84. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 155 . 0786417544 .
  85. Web site: The long journey of Bulldog Lee Henning . https://web.archive.org/web/20170321170036/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/20/9174866.html . dead . March 21, 2017 . Howard, Gary . May 7, 2009 . . SLAM! Sports .
  86. Book: Molinaro, John F. . 2002 . Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time . Toronto . Winding Stair Press . 138 . 1553663055.
  87. Book: Oliver, Greg . 2005 . The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams . Toronto . ECW Press . 274–275 . 1550226835.
  88. Web site: Shawn Michaels . https://web.archive.org/web/20150522073938/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/michaels-shawn.html . dead . May 22, 2015 . Milner, John . Jason Clevett . Richard Kamchen . . SLAM! Sports .
  89. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 158 . 0786417544 .
  90. Web site: The many faces of John Hill . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122082219/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/31/1286536.html . dead . November 22, 2015 . Johnson, Steven . November 9, 2005 . . SLAM! Sports .
  91. Web site: Being a Valiant wasn't easy . https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113736/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/16/1042202.html . dead . March 2, 2017 . Johnson, Steven . May 16, 2005 . . SLAM! Sports .
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  94. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 129 . 0786417544 .
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  99. Web site: Jesse Ventura Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
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  107. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Ernie Ladd . Baker, David . May 5, 2011 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
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  116. Web site: Mid-Atlantic Superstar Wrestling Results - Wahoo McDaniel . Baker, David . April 4, 2011 . Mid-Atlantic Gateway .
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  126. Web site: Moose Morowski . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919155310/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/morowski.html . dead . September 19, 2015 . Nevada, Vance . George Lentz . April 28, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
  127. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 258 . 0786417544 .
  128. Web site: Pat O'Connor Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
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  132. Web site: Bob Orton Sr. dead at 76 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170225210020/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/07/17/1689075.html . dead . February 25, 2017 . Johnson, Steven . July 17, 2006 . . SLAM! Sports .
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  134. Web site: Montana was wrestler before he died so well in The Godfather . https://web.archive.org/web/20170725123124/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/10/05/11599831.html . dead . July 25, 2017 . Oliver, Greg . October 5, 2009 . . SLAM! Sports .
  135. Web site: Dave Sims: The forgotten Canadian who became a champion in the Heart of America . https://web.archive.org/web/20170723064322/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/03/14911531.html . dead . July 23, 2017 . Howard, Gary . August 22, 2010 . . SLAM! Sports .
  136. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 277 . 0786417544 .
  137. Web site: The tragic end of Freddie Sweetan . https://web.archive.org/web/20160310071519/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/01/09/868449.html . dead . March 10, 2016 . Oliver, Greg . February 2, 2005 . . SLAM! Sports .
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  140. Book: Lentz III, Harris M. . 2003 . Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling . 2 . McFarland . 278 . 0786417544 .
  141. Web site: Harley Race . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919131949/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/race-harley.html . dead . September 19, 2015 . Nevada, Vance; Graham Cawthon, Matt Farmer, Kriss Knights, Dale Murphy, Gurv Sihra, Ron Witmer and Jim Zordani . May 14, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
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  147. Web site: Sergeant Slaughter Wrestling History . Hornbaker, Tim . Legacyofwrestling.com .
  148. Web site: Dewey Robertson . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622111700/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/robertson-dewey.html . dead . June 22, 2015 . Nevada, Vance; Allan Barrie, Andrew Calvert, Jason Campbell, Graham Cawthon, Mike Rodgers, Gary Will, Greg Warren, and Jim Zordani . August 12, 2007 . . SLAM! Sports .
  149. Web site: Ricky Romero passes away . https://web.archive.org/web/20160312142153/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/01/16/1396464.html . dead . March 12, 2016 . Oliver, Greg . January 16, 2006 . . SLAM! Sports .
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  154. Web site: SLAM! Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: Ron Ritchie . https://web.archive.org/web/20150423092707/http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingBios/ritchie.html . dead . April 23, 2015 . May, Vern . . SLAM! Sports .
  155. Web site: Ron Ritchie . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919130313/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/ritchie-ron.html . dead . September 19, 2015 . Nevada, Vance . Mike Rodgers . May 11, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
  156. Web site: SPECIALIST: List of Deceased Wrestlers for 1999 - Muchnick, Rick Rude, Owen Hart, Renegade... . Gallipoli, Thomas M. . March 11, 2008 . .
  157. Web site: Iron Mike Sharpe Jr. . https://web.archive.org/web/20150722153229/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/ResultsArchive/Wrestlers/sharpe-mike-jr.html . dead . July 22, 2015 . Nevada, Vance . Graham Cawthon . Mike Rodgers . May 12, 2008 . . SLAM! Sports .
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