318. Kendo Nagasaki

Some fans may remember a Kendo Nagasaki who competed in various promotions in North America as a mid card heel. However, in the United Kingdom the original Kendo Nagasaki was a white British man named Peter Thornley who was actually the biggest draw in England for years. Thornley was not a well built man, nor was he technically skilled, but he created a character that captured the imaginations of wrestling fans. Could that type of resume ever mean anything to a wrestling Hall of Fame based in North America?

Should Kendo Nagasaki be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 54.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.1%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.2%

No opinion. - 3%

No way! - 21.2%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Peter Thornley (Real Name)
Billed From: Stoke On Trent, United Kingdom
Key Championships Held: WWA World Heavyweight
British All Star
Why they will get in: There is a possibility of a British only superstar to make the Hall
Why they won't get in: That possibility is remote indeed
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Sensational match in Britain’s ITV with Wayne Bridges in which his mask nearly comes off (5/12/71)
2. Begins long feud with Big Daddy (12/13/75)
3. Has ceremonial unmasking which draws huge numbers on television (12/16/77)
4. Becomes British Heavyweight Champion defeating Wayne Bridges (9/12/87)
5. Has a brutal encounter in attempt to beat Giant Haystacks for the championship, but abandons the match when his mask is dislodged (10/4/91)