213. Billy Red Lyons

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A capable Canadian wrestler who competed in numerous territories, Billy “Red” Lyons became best known to Canadian audiences as the host of Maple Leaf Wrestling. He worked behind the scenes for the WWF, and was a decent broadcaster. Any Canadian wrestling fan growing up in the Greater Toronto Area remembers Lyon’s “Don’t You Dare Miss It” catch phrase inviting fans to the local cards. Fans of his wouldn’t miss watching his induction either.

Should Billy Red Lyons be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 76.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.6%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 4.7%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: William Snip (Real Name)
Billed From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Key Championships Held: NWA Tag Team (Toronto) (4) 1/Whipper Billy Watson, 3w/Dewey Robertson
AWA World Tag Team (San Francisco) w/The Destroyer
JWA All Asia Tag Team w/The Destroyer
NWA Texas Heavyweight
NWA American Heavyweight
Why they will get in: He was an iconic figure on 80’s Canadian Television Broadcasts.
Why they won't get in: That likely won’t be enough.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Captured the San Francisco Tag Team Title with the Destroyer (3/27/65)
2. Won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title (11/8/67)
3. Won the Texas Title over the Spoiler (6/24/72)
4. Formed a successful tag team in Canada with Dewey Robertson (1974)
5. Became a key television announcer in Canada for the WWF (1984)