320. Dutch Savage

A major staple in the Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border, Dutch Savage would become a huge name as both a heel (predominately in the 60’s) and a face through the 70’s. He held the Vancouver and Portland belts multiple times, and was not just a huge name there, but would book and promote in those territories. Savage may not be known that well East of Montana, but his impact on the West Coast is undeniable.

Should Dutch Savage be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 40%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of thee world. - 30%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 20%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Frank Stewart (Real Name)
Lonnie Brown
Mr. X
Dutch Schultz
Billed From: Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Key Championships Held: NWA North American (Central States) Tag Team w/Rocky Hamilton
NWA Southern (Georgia) Tag Team w/Mario Galento
NWA Canadian (Vancouver) Tag Team (13) 1w/Don Jardine, 2w/Stan Stasiak, 1w/John Tolos, 2w/Bob Brown, 1w/John Quinn, 4w/Steven Little Bear, 1w/Gene Kiniski & 1w/Don Leo Jonathan
NWA World (Vancouver) Tag Team 2w/Don Jardine
NWA Hawaii Heavyweight
NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight (7)
NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team (12) 6w/Jimmy Snuka, 2w/Moondog Mayne, 1w/Steven Little Bear, 1w/Jonathan Boyd, 1w/Beauregard & 1w/Stan Stasiak
Why they will get in: Should they ever do Wrestlemania in the Pacific Coast, this would not be a bad choice.
Why they won't get in: Even if they did go there, is there really a push do induct Dutch?
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Won his first NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title by defeating Moondog Mayne (12/12/70)
2.   Brutal feud with Bull Ramos resulted in a face turn (1971)
3.   Created the “Coal Miner’s Glove” Match (1972)
4.   Won the first of many Pacific Northwest Tag Team titles with Jimmy Snuka (10/27/73)
5.   Beat Ron Bass for his final singles title; again the Pacific Northwest (8/1/77)