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This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the " Golden Age of Wrestling " (1950s–1970s) over 75 years old. The last surviving wrestler from the " Pioneer Era " (1900s–1940s) was American wrestler Angelo Savoldi (born April 21, 1914, died September 13, 2013, aged 99 years, 145 days).
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Lord James Blears (wrestler/commentator) † Gary DeRusha "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring announcer/commentator) Rodger Kent (ringside announcer) † Scott LeDoux †
Scarpa's wrestling career began in 1947, under his real name. [1] He was trained by second generation Native American wrestler Chief Don Eagle.He was a standout in the Georgia and Florida territories of the National Wrestling Alliance throughout the 1950s and 1960s, winning several championships and becoming a fan favorite. [1]
1970 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions Only one promotion held notable shows in ...
Richard Joseph "Dick" Garza (July 16, 1931 – January 7, 2002), better known as Mighty Igor Vodik, or simply Mighty Igor, was an American professional wrestler.He is a one-time American Wrestling Association World champion.
After several wrestlers defected to ASCW, Big Time Wrestling brought in talent from other NWA territories. However, ASCW ceased operations in 1974, and Dick the Bruiser would later work for Big Time Wrestling—even facing The Sheik in a series of brawls. During the 1970s, Big Time Wrestling helped popularize hardcore wrestling. [10]
According to AWA wrestler (and son of AWA promoter Verne Gagne) Greg Gagne on the Spectacular Legacy of the AWA DVD, AWA All-Star Wrestling was the second highest rated program in St. Paul, Minnesota (behind only 60 Minutes). All-Star Wrestling at its peak, earned a 25 rating and a 64 share.