33. Edouard Carpentier

Although he would receive mention on WWF and WWE broadcasts through the years for his innovation and popularity, Edouard Carpentier never has seemed to be a serious contender for the WWE Hall of Fame. Carpentier won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1957, though the falling out with his promoter and the NWA led to a splintering of the championship.

The Frenchman was a gymnastic athlete, and considered by many ahead of his time. He would have an association with the WWF in the 80’s where he hosted the French language broadcast, and as such has enough linkage to the WWE to be considered a Hall of Fame contender. This should not be a left field candidate, although it seems to be.

Should Edouard Carpentier be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in. - 91.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 2.8%

No way! - 1.4%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Edouard Weiczorkiewicz (Real Name)
Billed From: Roanne, Loire, France
Key Championships Held: International Heavyweight (Montreal) (5)
NWA World Tag Team (Chicago) w/Verne Gagne
NWA World Heavyweight
WWA Heavyweight (Los Angeles) (2)
WWA International Television Tag Team (2) 1w/Sandor Szabo & 1w/Nick Bockwinkel
IWA Heavyweight (Chicago)
WWA Tag Team (Los Angeles) (2) 1w/Ernie Ladd & 1w/Cowboy Bob Ellis
Canadian International Heavyweight (Montreal) (2)
Canadian International Tag Team (Montreal) w/Mad Dog Vachon
Why they will get in: It has been shown in the past that the WWE has respect for Carpentier.
Why they won't get in: If he has not gotten in by now, there is little reason to think he will now.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Won the NWA World Heavyweight Title over Lou Thesz (6/14/57)
2.   Recognized as the first AWA World Heavyweight Champion (1957)
3.   Defeated Billy Varga to win the WWA Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles (6/22/60)
4.   Beat Killer Kowalski to win the first of his many individual championships in Montreal (1/30/63)
5.   Began hosting the French version of Superstars for the WWF (1984)