232. Everett Marshall

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A former two time World Heavyweight Champion, Everett Marshall was a decent draw in the 1930’s and had classics with Lou Thesz. As a former recognized world champion the new wing for the WWE Hall of Fame work in his favour, but where does he fall in that pecking order?

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: The Blonde Bear
Billed From: U.S.A. (LaJUnta, Colorado)
Key Championships Held: MWA Heavyweight
NWA (Association) World Heavyweight (2)
Texas Heavyweight Champion
NWA (Alliance) World Heavyweight
Why they will get in: This is a former World Heavyweight Champion and that does matter.
Why they won't get in: He is not as well known as many others of his time period.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Captured the MWA Heavyweight Title (8/14/32)
2. Defeated Ali Baba for the NWA World Title in Columbus, Ohio (6/26/36)
3. Defended his title against Orville Brown in Columbus in front of a crowd of 10,000 (10/28/37)
4. Won the Texas Heavyweight Title (3/38)
5. Became a dual champion when he was awarded the National Wrestling Alliance Title (9/14/38)