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86. Waldo Von Erich

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86. Waldo Von Erich
The kayfabe brother of Fritz Von Erich, Waldo Von Erich did not enter the WWE Hall of Fame with his “Family” when Fritz and company were inducted. That is not to say that he should have, as that induction was more of a testament to World Class Championship Wrestling, which Waldo was not a part of.

A Canadian of German descent, Walter Seiber adopted the Waldo Von Erich persona after using a myriad of others. As Fritz’s occasional tag partner, Waldo had success in tags and in singles, culminating in a series of title opportunities against Bruno Sammartino in Madison Square Gardens. As such, Waldo had more WWE pedigree than most of the Von Erichs who were inducted, but as he was not put in with the other “family” we can’t imagine we will see it now.

Should Waldo Von Erich be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 1.3%
No way! - 10%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Walter Seiber (Real Name)
    Waldo Von Seiber
    The Great Zimm
    Wild Man Zim
    The Green Hornet
    El Tigre
    Mr. M
  • Billed From: Germany
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Southern (Mid Atlantic) Tag Team w/Fritz Von Erich
    NWA Texas Heavyweight
    NWA Texas Brass Knuckles
    WWWF United States Tag Team w/Gene Kiniski
    NWA Americas Tag Team (2) w/Fritz Von Erich
    Stampede North American Heavyweight
  • Why they will get in: He was a good worker with ties to the WWE years ago.
  • Why they won't get in: He is barely remembered.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Wrestled Bruno Sammartino to an 81 minute draw at Madison Square Gardens (8/22/64)
    2.   Won the WWWF United States Tag Team Titles with Gene Kiniski over Luke & Dr. Jerry Graham (2/4/65)
    3.   With Fritz, won the NWA (Texas) American Tag Team Titles (2/21/67)
    4.   Travelled to Calgary to win the Stampede North American Heavyweight Title (3/15/68)  
    5.   Challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Gardens (10/27/69)

Should Waldo Von Erich be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 73.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 1.3%
No way! - 10%

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