99. The Mongolian Stomper, Archie Gouldie

When Bret Hart mentioned on a recent Legends of Wrestling Roundtable that the best wrestler to come out of Canada was the Stomper, Archie Gouldie, the rest of the panel thought it was a real stretch. It may still be, but the more you think about it the accomplishments of Gouldie, it isn’t as far out of leftfield as originally thought.

A former Canadian Football Player, Archie Gouldie was a legitimate tough guy who despite primarily wrestling as a heel was a very decent all around wrestler whose style surprisingly meshed with anyone. He was just the Stomper is Canada, but in the States he was the Mongolian Stomper whose impressive physique and viciousness made him a draw there. If the WWE Hall of Fame was based in Calgary (and yes we know it isn’t really based anywhere), Archie Gouldie would be in.

Should Archie Gouldie be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 91%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 2.6%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: The Stomper
Billed From: Mongolia
Key Championships Held: NWA (Central States) United States Heavyweight (3)
NWA Central States Heavyweight (2)
NWA Central States Tag Team w/Rob Reed
AWA San Francisco Tag Team w/Cyclone Negro
Stampede North American Heavyweight (10)
NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight (2)
NWA Mid America Southern Heavyweight (2)
NWA Southeastern Heavyweight (12)
AWA Southern Heavyweight
AWA Southern Tag Team w/Jerry Lawler
NWA Georgia National Heavyweight
WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight
Why they will get in: Bret Hart’s endorsement doesn’t hurt.
Why they won't get in: He never stomped his way into the WWE
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Defeats Pat O’Connor for his first Stampede North American Title (2/28/68)
2. Beat Harley Race to win the Stampede Belt again (3/8/74)
3. Defeats rival, Ronnie Garvin for the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Belt (9/26/77)
4. Travels to Georgia and wins the National Heavyweight Title, beating Jack Brisco (12/6/80)
5. As a face, defeats Bad News Allen to win his final Stampede Title in an emotional revenge match (12/23/83)