96. Bill Dundee

Although “Superstar” Bill Dundee was undersized and was rarely used in a National promotion, he was a huge star in the Memphis area and a great ally and foil of Jerry Lawler there. The Superstar could be flashy, arrogant or modest depending on what character was needed in the area at the time. His biggest taste on the big stage was a largely unremarkable performance as “Sir William”, Steven Regal’s manager in WCW where he barely spoke, and it is a shame that he was essentially muted in that role as he was a decent speaker. If there was a Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame of Memphis, Dundee would be elected on the first or second ballot.

Should Bill Dundee be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 81.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.4%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 4.8%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: William Crookshanks (Real Name)
Sir William
Billed From: Australia
Key Championships Held: NWA Mid America Southern Tag Team (4) 1w/George Barnes, 2w/Big Bad John, 1w/Tommy Rich
NWA Mid America Southern Heavyweight (2)
AWA Southern Tag Team (14) 1w/Norvell Austin, 1w/Robert Gibson, 4w/Jerry Lawler, 1w/Robert Fuller, 2w/Tommy Rich, 1w/The Dream Machine, 2w/Steve Keirn, 1w/Dutch Mantel
AWA Southern Heavyweight (9)
CWA Heavyweight
CWA Tag Team w/Tommy Rich
NWA Central States Heavyweight
AWA World Tag Team w/Jerry Lawler
USWA Southern Heavyweight (3)
USWA Texas Heavyweight (3)
USWA Heavyweight
USWA Tag Team (3) 2w/Jerry Lawler, 1w/Jamie Dundee
Why they will get in: The respect of Memphis wrestling is strong within the WWE brass.
Why they won't get in: He never competed in the WWE, and was largely irrelevant in WCW.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Beats Jerry Lawler for his first singles belt (7/25/77)
2. Defeats Billy Robinson for the CWA Heavyweight Title (8/4/80)
3. Wins the AWA World Tag Team belts with Jerry Lawler (10/11/87)
4. Becomes the USWA Unified Heavyweight Champion defeating longtime nemesis, Jerry Lawler (2/25/95)
5. Wins the USWA Tag Titles with his son, Jamie Dundee (9/3/96)