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108. Cowboy Bob Ellis

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108. Cowboy Bob Ellis
One of the first to don the “Cowboy” monikers, Bob Ellis was actually a legitimate cowboy. Ellis was a rough customer who was part of sell outs all across the country, not to mention successful stints in Australia. He deliberately seemed to maintain a low profile after he left the industry, which may be why he is not held in the regard that he probably should be.


Should Cowboy Bob Ellis be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 1.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: None
  • Billed From: San Angelo, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Central States Heavyweight (3)
    AWA (Detroit) United States
    NWA (San Francisco) United States
    NWA (Capitol) United States Tag Team w/Johnny Valentine
    NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team w/Ray Gunkel
    NWA Mid Atlantic Southern Tag Team w/Johnny Weaver
    NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight
    WWA (Los Angeles) World Heavyweight
    WWA (Los Angeles) Tag Team w/Edouard Carpentier
    NWA Central States North American Tag Team (2) 1w/The Stomper & 1w/The Viking
    AWA Midwest Heavyweight (2)
    AWA Midwest Tag Team (2) 1w/Stan Pulaski & 1w/Alberto Torres
    WWA (Indianapolis) Heavyweight
    WWC North American Tag Team w/Carlos Colon
    WWC North American Heavyweight
    NWA (Mid America) Southern Tag Team w/Jim Garvin
  • Why they will get in: If they ever want to induct the original Cowboy this is it.
  • Why they won't get in: Despite his vast accomplishments, he is unknown to the modern WWE audience, or even the generation before.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Won the NWA Central States Title over Bob Geigel (11/28/58)
    2.   Defeated Bob Ellis in a tournament final to win the NWA Central States Title (10/3/58)
    3.   Beat Pat O’Connor to win the NWA United States (Central States) belt (6/15/63)
    4.   Became the President for the first of three times of the NWA (1978)
    5.   Along with Harley Race, bought the St. Louis territory (1982?)

Should Cowboy Bob Ellis be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%
No opinion. - 0.6%
No way! - 1.2%
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