Qualifying Credentials:NWA World Champion (1959), AWA World Champion (1960)
Held the NWA Title for 900+ days and was the first AWA Champion. Held both titles simultaneously. Also held dozens of singles and tag titles with various partners. An eight team tag tournament was held in his memory at Starrcade 1990.
Qualifying Credentials:WWF Intercontinental Champion (1992), 2x NWA US Champion, WCW US Champion, WWE Hall Of Fame (2005),
Arguably the greatest wrestler to never hold a major world title. Infamous Dog Collar Match with Feuded with Hulk Hogan during the Hulkamania boom period. Memorable feuds with Ric Flair, Greg Valentine, The Sheepherders, and Jimmy Snuka. Golden Glove boxer and a Judo black belt before getting into wrestling.
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