129. Big Daddy

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There are really two careers of Shirley Crabtree, the first where he was a giant chested heel who taunted the crowd with his strength and good looks. He did well, but it paled to what he did after his near decade sabbatical from the business. He returned with the same gigantic chest, though his midsection was considerably large too. He developed the “Big Daddy” character, which again began as a heel, emerged as the most beloved wrestler in the British Isles. He had found superstardom in his 40’s, and though his moveset was basic, it was incredibly over, and he owned the country. Should the WWE Hall of Fame ever feel the desire to indict a British Legend, this is an excellent choice.

Should Big Daddy be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 84.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 6.3%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Shirley Crabtree (Real Name)
Mr. Universe
The Battling Guardsman
The Blonde Adonis
Billed From: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Key Championships Held: British Heavyweight Champion
European Heavyweight Champion (2)
Why they will get in: If any legendary British figure gets in, this is an excellent choice.
Why they won't get in: There is no reason for the WWE to induct a legendary British Talent….unless they hold Wrestlemania in England.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Captured the European Heavyweight Championship (1952)
2.   Won the British Heavyweight Championship in a tournament (1960)
3.   Wrestled Giant Haystacks to a huge television audience; the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom (1977)
4.   Headlined Wembley Arena against Mighty Joe Quinn (1979)
5.   Headlined Wembley Arena against Giant Haystacks (1981)