173. Tarzan Tyler

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Loaded apparatus is a common staple in wrestling, but nobody worked it better than Tarzan Tyler. The French Canadian’s gimmick was a loaded boot, and when he tapped it on the mat three times, fans everywhere knew what was coming.

Tarzan Tyler took his loaded boot all across North America and captured numerous individual and tag team belts. He was a constant challenger for World Titles, and though he never held the big individual belt, he was a part of wrestling history teaming with Luke Graham to become the first WWF World Tag Team Champions in 1971. With this long list of accomplishments, it is curious that Tarzan Tyler is not remembered in higher regard.

Should Tarzan Tyler be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.1%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.6%

No opinion. - 2.1%

No way! - 2.1%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Camille Tourville (Real Name)
Tarzan Tourville
The Boot
Tarzan “The Boot” Tyler
Billed From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Key Championships Held: NWA Central States Heavyweight
NWA Texas Tag Team w/The Alaskan
NWA Georgia Tag Team w/Len Montana
NWA Florida Tag Team (2) 1w/Tim Tyler, 1w/Freddie Blassie
NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight (2)
NWA (Japan) International tag Team w/Bill Watts
NWA Georgia Heavyweight
AWA Midwest Heavyweight (2)
NWA Florida Television (2)
NWA Florida Heavyweight
NWA Florida Brass Knuckles
WWWF World Tag Team w/Luke Graham
WWWF International Tag Team w/Luke Graham
Why they will get in: Historically speaking, he was one half of the first WWE Tag Team Champions.
Why they won't get in: He is never mentioned on WWE folklore.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Title at Madison Square Gardens (9/27/65)
2. Beat Johnny Valentine for the Georgia Title (6/14/68)
3. Defeats Jack Brisco for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title (12/15/70)
4. Challenged Pedro Morales for the World Title at MSG (5/24/71)
5. With Luke Graham, became the first WWWF Tag Team Champions (6/15/71)