Another wrestling legend was lost today when it was reported that Memphis legend, Jackie Fargo passed away today at the age of 85. Fargo would win many titles in his long career, mostly in the NWA in promotions in the South. Fargo would be a multi-time tag team champion with his kayfabe brother, Don Fargo, and eventually would settle in as a mainstay on the Memphis scene, where he would mentor Jerry “The King” Lawler to greatness.
Some wrestling historians have pegged Jackie Fargo as one of the inventors of the “Hardcore” style, as he was one of the first to have wild brawls in the ring. Perhaps his greatest gift to wrestling was the “Fargo Strut” which is copied by many wrestlers today.
Although Jackie Fargo had no real association with the WWE, we have him ranked at #67 on our WWE list, and as the organization has inducted performers with similar resumes (Abdullah the Butcher). We offer our condolences to the family and friends of Jackie Fargo at this time.
Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to the year of 1982. The Class of 1982 contains:
Emile Francis
Norm Ullman
Rod Gilbert
Yvon Cournoyer
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
We have some additions on the WWE section of the “Futures” section on Notinhalloffame.com. The “Future Candidates” are those who we feel are on the downswing of their wrestling career or are at an age where they may have less to offer than they have already given. Once we feel they have little more to offer in a WWE in ring or storyline capacity, they will be transferred accordingly to the main list.
The new entries to the Future List are:
Alberto Del Rio
Beth Phoenix
Christian
CM Punk
Dolph Ziggler
Eve Torres
John Cena
Juventud Guerrera
Mark Henry
R-Truth
Randy Orton
Shane McMahon
Sheamus
Shelton Benjamin
Stephanie McMahon
Tensai
The Great Khali
The Hardy Boys
Vickie Guerrero
Gang, you know the drill by now! All of these are up for your votes and opinions! As always we thank you all for what you do!
Our work on the existing Hockey Hall of Fame Classes continue. We have now made our way to the year of 1981. The Class of 1981 contains:
Allan Stanley
Frank Mahovlich
John Bucyk
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!