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219. Ed Don George
May 30, 2016
Published in
WWE
A former World Champion from the 1930’s, Ed Don George was a former Olympian in the 1928 Games. He was a recognized World Champion in both Europe and the United States and following his career he would become a successful promoter in both the U.S. and in Cuba.
218. Steve Blackman
May 30, 2016
Published in
WWE
Capitalizing on the MMA push of the late 1990’s, The WWF brought in “The Lethal Weapon” Steve Blackman who may have lacked personality but made up for it in bad assery. (yes we know that isn’t a word) Blackman would be one of the bright lights of the Hardcore division and probably deserves a higher place in terms of WWE lore.
288. Gus Sonnenberg
May 30, 2016
Published in
WWE
One of the few professional wrestlers to defeat Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gus Sonnenberg was also a former NFL Champion and a fixture in the American Northeast wrestling scene. Sonnenberg was a major fixture in the New England area, which can’t hurt him in regards to what is essentially a Hall of Fame based in Connecticut.
179. Missy Hyatt
May 30, 2016
Published in
WWE
The one time “First Lady of WCW” had a disastrous (and unaired) run in the WWE, but Missy Hyatt accomplished a lot in professional wrestling and her persona of the ditzy blonde made waves in multiple promotions throughout the United States. For those not aware of her work, she was a bigger deal than you would think!