236. Gene Anderson

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We may have two Andersons ranked higher, but it is Gene Anderson who A: Actually is an Anderson and B: really was from Minnesota.  Gene Anderson was an incredible tag team wrestler who along with his kayfabe brothers (Lars & Ole) captured numerous tag team straps in the Mid Atlantic and Georgia territories.  He was a tough no-nonsense grappler whose fluid destruction of opponents was actually a thing of beauty to watch.  To those following wrestling now, Gene is an afterthought of the fictitious Anderson clan, which is a shame considering it was he who created it.

 

 

Should Gene Anderson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 47.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Minnesota)
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Georgia Southern Tag Team (2) w/Lars Anderson
    NWA (Georgia) World Tag Team w/Lars A
    NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team (4) w/Ole Anderson
    NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team (2) w/Ole Anderson
    NWA (Mid Atlantic) World Tag Team (7) w/Ole Anderson
    NWA Georgia Tag Team (7) w/Ole Anderson
    NWA Georgia Television
  • Why they will get in: Perhaps he could get in as an homage to Mid-Atlantic
  • Why they won't get in: His contributions have been ignored by today’s generation.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Teamed with Lars and Ole for the first time (6/10/68)
    2.  With Ole, defeats Mr. Wrestling I and Mr Wrestling II for the Georgia straps (9/20/74)
    3.  With Ole, returns to Georgia and dominates the Tag Team scene reclaiming the tag team titles (10/22/76)
    4.  With Ole, defeats Ric Flair & Greg Valentine for the Mid Atlantic Belts (5/8/77)
    5.  Wins his only singles belt becoming the Georgia Television Champion (1978)

Should Gene Anderson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 47.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.8%

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