330. Sonny King

There were not many African American wrestlers who ascended to a high position on the card forty years ago, thus making the accomplishments of Sonny King that much more impressive. King cut his teeth in the vibrant Detroit territory, and would later head east to New York where he teamed with Chief Jay Strong bow to capture the tag team titles in the WWF. A legitimate fighter, King had size and strength and was very capable in an interview, which he was able to utilize as a manager later in his career. He may not be remembered as much as he should be; which is sad as he really was the complete package in the ring and out.

Should Sonny King be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 68.8%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20.8%

No opinion. - 4.2%

No way! - 2.1%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Larry Johnson (Real Name)
Billed From: U.S.A. (North Carolina)
Key Championships Held: WWF World Tag Team w/Chief Jay Strongbow
NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team w/Eddie Sullivan
NWA Alabama Heavyweight
NWA Florida Brass Knuckles
AWA Southern Tag Team (2) 1w/Ricky Morton, 1w/Frank Morell
Why they will get in: Annually, the WWE Hall of Fame inducts an African-American, why not King?
Why they won't get in: Although he is a former Tag Team Champion, when is the last time you watched a Sonny King match on the WWE Network?
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. With Chief Jay Strongbow, won the WWWF World Tag Team Championship (5/22/72)
2. Pinned Jimmy Valiant at Madison Square Gardens (2/21/72)
3. Won the Alabama Heavyweight Title (11/3/77)
4. Won the Brass Knuckles Title in Florida (2/12/79)
5. Challenged Jerry Lawler for the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title (1979)