257. The Missing Link

For many years, Dewey Robertson was employed as a wrestler who while was technically sound was somewhat nondescript. In his mid 40’s, Robertson completely reinvented himself as “The Missing Link”. This new character was as bizarre as they came, as the bulk of his offensive move set was ramming his head into his opponent. He had a full page spread in Sports Illustrated and though his WWE run was only a few months, it was a memorable one. Robertson continued the Link persona into successful World Class and UWF stints. One can only wonder what Dewey Robertson’s career would have been like if he would become the Missing Link five years earlier.

Should The Missing Link be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 53.2%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.5%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 19.4%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Dewey Robertson (Real Name)
The Masked Crusader
Dewey “Crusader” Robertson
Billed From: Parts Unknown
Key Championships Held: NWA (Toronto) International Tag Team (3) w/Billy Red Lyons
NWA Canadian Heavyweight
NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team (2) 1w/George Wells, 1w/Johnny Weaver
NWA Central States Tag Team (5) 1w/Rufus R. Jones, 2w/Steve Regal, 2w/Hercules Hernandez
NWA Central States Television (2)
NWA Central States Heavyweight
Why they will get in: The Sports Illustrated Spread doesn’t hurt.
Why they won't get in: Can three months in the WWF really get you in?
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Wins NWA Canadian Heavyweight Title defeating Greg Valentine (9/9/79)
2. Won the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title defeating Manny Fernandez (2/10/83)
3. As the Missing Link in Mid South, loses to Kerry Von Erich at the Superdome (11/19/83)
4. In the first WWF show in Tampa, loses to Intercontinental Champion, Tito Santana (8/18/85)
5. Competes as a face in World Class, still under the Missing Link gimmick (1986)