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174. Manny Fernandez

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Prior to his career in the squared circle, the “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez played football at West Texas and was a legitimate tough guy.  He took this manly resume into the world of pro wrestling where he proved to be a natural for the business.  He looked tough, acted tough and could cut a mean promo when needed.  Fernandez became a star in Mid Atlantic and parlayed that into a NWA World Tag Team run with Rick Rude.  Had Fernandez ever had a WWE run, it is possible that he could have done something special there, but those who saw him perform knew they were seeing a star.

 

Should Manny Fernandez be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.4%
No opinion. - 8.3%
No way! - 2.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: The Raging Bull
  • Billed From: Texas
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Florida Heavyweight
    SCW Southwest Heavyweight
    NWA Florida Television
    NWA Central States Heavyweight
    SCW Southwest Tag Team (2) 1w/Chavo Guerrero, 1w/Al Perez
    NWA World Tag Team (2) 1w/Dusty Rhodes, 1w/Rick Rude
    WWC North America Heavyweight
  • Why they will get in: He has the respect of his peers.
  • Why they won't get in: He never competed in the WWE
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Wins his first singles Title (NWA Florida Heavyweight) defeating Terry Funk  (10/21/79)
    2.  Wins the NWA World Tag Team Belts with Dusty Rhodes  (10/20/84)
    3.  Beats Abdullah the Butcher at Starrcade (11/28/85)
    4.  Captures the NWA Tag Team Belts with Rick Rude (12/6/86)
    5.  Gets “Revenge” On Invader III in Puerto Rico in an infamous match (1988)

Should Manny Fernandez be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 19.4%
No opinion. - 8.3%
No way! - 2.8%

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