143. Jerry Blackwell

He was named the “Man Mountain” from Stone Mountain (Georgia) and at 5 ft 9 and well over 400 pounds, Jerry Blackwell fit that bill. Blackwell may have had physical dimensions that may have reflected someone who was not athletic, but in Blackwell’s prime he was quite mobile and competed in Strongest Man competitions. There was a time when he was one of the top faces (and draws) for the AWA and had he not had issues with health (obesity caught up to him), he may have had a more productive career. Still as someone who was a key part of the AWA when it mattered, he might be worthy of consideration.

Should Jerry Blackwell be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 64.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.3%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 17.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 7.7%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Jerry “Crusher” Blackwell
Crusher Blackwell
Sheik Ayatollah Blackwell
The Canadian Bumblebee
Billed From: U.S.A. (Stone Mountain, Georgia)
Key Championships Held: NWA Central States Tag Team w/Buck Robley
NWA Southeastern Tag Team (2) 1w/Bob Orton, 1w/Dick Slater
NWA Missouri Heavyweight (2)
AWA World Tag Team w/Ken Patera
Why they will get in: He was a big part of the AWA
Why they won't get in: He had a less than stellar WWE run.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Defeated Dick the Bruiser and later won a Battle Royal at Comiskey Park (7/14/80)
2. Defeated Kerry Von Erich for the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Title(4/15/83)
3. With Ken Patera, won the AWA World Tag Team Titles (6/26/83)
4. Defeated Harley Race for the Missouri Title (11/16/84)
5. Defeated Kamala in a Body Slam match at Super Clash (9/28/85)