166. Tom Prichard

The first time that Tom Prichard arrived in the WWE it was as one half of the Heavenly Bodies with Jimmy Del Ray. It took the “Doctor” a long time to get there as he toiled in the Indies, the USWA and Smoky Mountain in numerous roles for over fifteen years. By the time he reached the National stage it was clear to anyone looking that he was already a seasoned pro and a ring general. He eventually won Tag Team gold in the WWE (albeit with a different partner), but his real contributions continued after his ring retirement where he has performed a trainer for the WWE for years after. It is this role that could see him as a dark horse Hall of Fame candidate.

Should Tom Prichard be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 64%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 12%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Dr. Tom Prichard
Bodydonna Zip
Dr. X
Billed From: U.S.A. (Houston, TX)
Key Championships Held: NWA Americas Tag Team (4) 2w/Al Madril, 1w/Apollo Jalisico, 1w/Chris Adams
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team (2) w/Brett Sawyer
NWA Southeastern Junior Heavyweight (5)
NWA Alabama Heavyweight (2)
CWF Heavyweight (3)
USWA Southern Heavyweight (6)
USWA Texas Heavyweight (2)
SMW Tag Team (8) 5w/Stan Lane, 3w/Jimmy Del Ray
USWA Tag Team w/Jimmy Del Ray
WWF World Tag Team w/Skip
Why they will get in: As a former WWF Tag Team Champion and respected trainer he holds a cache value.
Why they won't get in: Bodydonna Zip
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Beat Tony Anthony to win the Continental Heavyweight Title (10/3/88)
2. Defeats Jeff Jarrett for the Southern Title (first in the USWA) (3/15/91)
3. With Stan Lane, becomes the first Smoky Mountain Tag Team Champion (4/23/92)
4. With Jimmy Del Ray, is on the big stage putting on a great match in a Tag Team Title Loss at Summer Slam against the Steiner Brothers (8/29/93)
5. At Wrestlemania won the Tournament Final with Bodydonna Skip to win the WWF World Tag Team Titles (3/31/96)