79. Jim Crockett Jr.

Not that anyone really came close to giving Vince a run in the 80’s, but if anyone had to be picked it would have been Jim Crockett Jr. who made an attempt to expand his territory and made a dent into pay per view. Although he was eventually unsuccessful, the matches and programs in his territory were among the most memorable of wrestling history.

Should Jim Crockett Jr. be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 99.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0.4%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.1%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0.1%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: None
Billed From: N/A
Key Championships Held: N/A
Why they will get in: This was a big player in the territorial days and the NWA
Why they won't get in: There are way more people from the NWA/WCW that are on the radar of the WWE and the current fan base.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Took over his father’s territory. (1973)
2. Started a term as the president of the NWA (1980)
3. Organized the Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Tournament, a two day event that made it appear that he was set to expand. (1986)
4. Bought out Championship Wrestling from Florida (1987)
5. Bought out the UWF. (1987)