97. Bob Orton Sr.

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The patriarch of the Orton clan, Bob Orton Sr. competed all across the United States winning a plethora of regional singles and tag team championships. Credited with inventing the pedigree finishing manoeuvre, Orton had a run himself in the WWWF, (though billed as “Cowboy” Rocky Fitzpatrick) which saw him receive a World Title shot against Bruno Sammartino.

Considering his last name and accomplishments, this may not be that far out a stretch to see him inducted.

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: El Lobo
Rocky Fitzpatrick
The Zodiak
Billed From: U.S.A. (Kansas City, Kansas)
Key Championships Held: NWA Heart of America Heavyweight (2)
NWA Missouri Heavyweight
NWA Southwest Heavyweight
NWA (Ohio) United States Tag Team w/The Great Scott
NWA (Florida) Southern Heavyweight (6)
NWA (Florida) World Tag Team (2) w/Eddie Graham
AWA Midwest Tag Team (3) 1w/Mike DiBiase, 2w/Maurice Vachon
Nebraska Heavyweight
AWA Midwest Heavyweight
NWA Central States North American Tag Team w/Buddy Austin
NWA Florida Tag Team (3) 1/Dennis Hall, 1w/Hiro Matsuda & 1w/Bob Orton Jr.
Why they will get in: His last name.
Why they won't get in: Not a lot of his accomplishments took place under the McMahon banner.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Won the coveted Missouri Heavyweight Title (1954)
2. Defeated Eddie Graham for his first Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship (12/28/63)
3. Won the Southern Title in a tournament (6/17/65)
4. Unified the Nebraska Heavyweight Title with the AWA Midwest Heavyweight (7/15/67)
5. Won the Florida Southern Heavyweight Title by beating Hiro Matsuda (7/10/72)