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301. Tom Jenkins

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301. Tom Jenkins
At the turn of the 20th century, Tom Jenkins was a top Heavyweight contender, and he would hold the prestigious American Heavyweight Championship three times.  Jenkins would have memorable matches against Frank Gotch and Dan McLeod and was one of the top wrestlers of the first decade of the 1900s.

The Bullet Points

  • Billed From: Bedford, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Key Championships Held: American Heavyweight (3)
  • Why they will get in: Anyone who is a former champion in that era should be considered.
  • Why they won't get in: In terms of fame from that time period, he is not well known.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments:
    1. Beat Dan McLeod to win the American Heavyweight Championship 11/7/01
    2. Lost the belt to McLead in 2 out of 3 Falls match. Jenkins won the first fall, lost the second and had to forfeit the third due to injury 12/26/02
    3. Regains the American Heavyweight Title defeating McLead 4/3/03
    4. Defeats Frank Gotch at Madison Square Gardens 3/15/05
    5. Beat Frank Gotch for his third American Heavyweight Title 5/19/05

Should Tom Jenkins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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