90. Ray Steele

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A mentor of the legendary Lou Thesz, Ray Steele, who immigrated from German occupied Norka (in Russia) as a child, would become he NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 1940. Steele would that belt for a year, a major accomplishment, but his mentorship of younger stars might be the best part of his legacy.

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Other Aliases: Peter Sauer (Real Name)
Billed From: U.S.A. (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Key Championships Held: California State Heavyweight (2)
MWA (Ohio) World Heavyweight
NWA (Association)
NWA (Alliance)
NWA World Junior Heavyweight
Why they will get in: Steele is a great fit for the legends wing.
Why they won't get in: As influential as he was, he is not a recognized name even amongst hardcore fans.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Defeated Vic Christy for the California Heavyweight Title (6/8/32)
2.   Regains the California Title by defeating Jim McMillen (3/29/33)
3.   Wrestled Orville Brown to a minute draw (3/16/34)
4.   Destroyed Heavyweight Boxing contender, Kingfish Levinsky in a boxer VS wrestler match in 35 seconds (1936)
5.   Won the World Heavyweight Title from Bronko Nagurski (3/7/40)