His first match was against Cowboy Plowboy (Stan Frazier), who later became Uncle Elmer in the WWE. They moved on to Georgia Championship Wrestling but Roger Smith eventually passed the mask on to Randy Colley aka (Moondog Rex and Demolition Smash Version I). Still, he had to get special tires called "Goodyear Double Eagles," where if someone sliced or flattened them, you could still drive 150 miles with the inner tire. Instead, the two men worked as The Great Bolo and Bolo. The tandem became a force in Georgia Championship Wrestling and held the NWA Georgia Tag Team Titles a record-breaking 12 times. In the first main event of the night The Masked Assassins retained their World Tag Team titles by defeating the team of Ray Gordon and Tito Montez. Found inside... from The Destroyer to the Masked Superstar to any number of Assassins and Mr. Xs. A masked grappler first made a big splash in France in the 1860s, ... We’re living in a completely different time and operating under completely different circumstances. This website uses cookies. Found insideRic Flair: To Be the Man, cowritten with Keith Elliot Greenberg, chronicles the anguish and exhilaration of Flair's life and career—in painfully honest detail. The Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) wrestling territory thrived with stars such as Jack and Jerry Brisco, “The Minnesota Wrecking Crew” Ole and Arn Anderson, El Mongol, The Masked Superstar, Abdullah the Butcher, promoter Jim Barnett, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, Mr. Wrestling II, “The Fabulous Freebirds” Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes, “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, The Assassins… Somebody unscrewed the nuts and chucked them at us as we walked back to the dressing room, hitting Tom just above the right temple. This version of the team lasted until Hernandez was unmasked after losing to Valiant in a mask vs. hair match at a JCP/Maple Leaf Wrestling show in Toronto, Ontario on April 15, 1984. "At 2:16 today, my father took his last breath on this earth. In 1986 he went into business for himself and opened Deep South Wrestling. Wrestler “Assassin” Jody Hamilton’s Cause of Death “The Masked Assassin” Jody Hamilton’s cause of death is reported as health issues. NWA World Champions in WWE | How It Fared For 13 Former Champs, Ric Flair | 13 Stories Exposing The Real Nature Boy, Dusty Rhodes – 8 Stories That Show Who the Real American Dream Was, Omni Coliseum | 11 Unforgettable Wrestling Moments at The Omni, Big Boss Man | Ray Traylor – A Career Defined by Showing Up, Bullet Bob Armstrong Passes Away – Remembering a Legend. Amarillo’s talent at the time included Sonny Myers, Iron Mike DiBiase, Nick Roberts, Bob Geigel, Dory Funk Sr., Tony Morelli, Antone "Ripper" Leone, Doug Donovan (Karl Von Brauner), and the list went on. The Kentuckians, Grizzly Smith and Luke Brown [Photo: onlineworldofwrestling.com]"We had some brutal battles with Grizzly and Luke," Hamilton remembers. Jerry Valiant Guy Mitchell Jerry John Hill The Stomper Assassin #1 Mr. X The Masked Strangler Masked Stranger Mr. X (Guy Mitchell) John Steele Hill (July 8, 1941 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the ring names Guy Mitchell, The Stomper and "Gentleman" Jerry Valiant. WWE released a statement once it heard the news. They arrived on Thanksgiving Night 1980 at the Omni. He also worked as a masked Assassin when original Assassin Jody Hamilton relaunched the team. Numerous wrestling personalities have taken to social media to pay their respects. The Kentuckians – The Assassins/Bolo’s in Tulsa Oklahoma. While working in the Knoxville area, Colley was asked if he’d like to be one of the Masked Assassins. The key was never to get them off their feet, which made them look like super-strong giants. Hamilton began training wrestlers after he suffered a career-ending injury, excelling as a trainer as well. "When you’re a young kid, and you have all that testosterone running high, it does funny things to you," Hamilton admits. Jody Hamilton wound down his in-ring career in the Alabama territory competing under a different identity as The Flame before starting up his own promotion in Georgia, Deep South Wrestling, in 1986, which he ran for about two years. Les Thatcher was the host of the program, and the stars of the promotion were the likes not seen in Dothan in a long time. As noted, the legendary Hamilton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82, right after entering hospice care. The tandem became a force in Georgia Championship Wrestling and held the NWA Georgia Tag Team Titles a record-breaking 12 times. Found insideThe Assassins: A storied tag team of the 1960s through the 1980s, known for their trademark goldandblack masks. Founded by Jody Hamilton and Tom Renesto, ... "When I say brutal battles, I mean exactly that. On many occasions, they had to be escorted out of the venue by police, the sheriff’s department or snuck out via a paddy wagon. This short lived version was led by Bobby Heenan. They were physically brutal matches. In one of the most memorable promos of the time, Jody Hamilton became "The Flame" in Continental Championship Wrestling in 1985, where he feuded with "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. They also had two memorable runs in the Carolinas, working with Haystack Calhoun and Johnny Weaver, where The Assassins wrestled as Great Bolo and Bolo, which were established names thanks to Tom’s previous stint in the Carolinas and Crockett Sr. wanted to capitalize on that heat. I learned more from Sonny than anybody else. Action packed non stop action!! He was 82. I want to thank everyone that sent out prayers and support for my family. He passed comfortably, surrounded by the people that love him. Share. His son, former WCW and WWE referee Nick Patrick, made the announcement on Facebook. Found insideWith a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme ... Masked Tag Teams: photos. When Renesto retired as a full time wrestler in the mid-1970s, Hamilton continued the masked tag team with various other people under the mask in the role of Assassin … To me, that’s not bullshit. But that’s just not JR. Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid, with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams, became “The Voice of Wrestling” to record TV audiences and millions of fans around the world ... Wrestler Superhero Hero Pro Wrestling Greats Fictional Characters Old School School Film Posters. According to Jody, in his highly-recommended autobiography, Assassin, by Crowbar Press, wives were supposed to endure this kind of abuse if it happened, and to make matters worse, the local authorities would always take his father’s side. Hamilton helped train a number of future Superstars, including Kevin Nash, Goldberg, Diamond Dallas Page and Big Show. Before this, he got into a promoter’s feud with Joe Pedicino (Pro Wrestling This Week and eventually married Boni Blackstone), claiming he stole Jerry Blackwell from him. "We didn’t make a lot of money on the AT Show either. If it rained, we were forced to sleep in the trucks. The team had a long-standing feud with the team known as the Kentuckians (aka “Tiny” Smith and Luke Brown), but also feuded with brother duos like the Torres Brothers, Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr., as well as the team of Ray Gunkel and Buddy Fuller. Hamilton had been moved into hospice care earlier in the day, but he would tragically pass away in the afternoon. Found insideSlowly exiting the Cell, a crimson-masked Y2J bounced Triple H's head off the ... he reached the top and nailed the Cerebral Assassin's back several times. This promotion wasn't exactly new though, as it had been running since 1974 in the East Tennessee area. !. Jody Hamilton, the legendary wrestler who went by The Assassin, Assassin #1 and The Masked Assassin, has passed away at the age of 82. Tag team gold came easy for the Assassins with the duo holding tag team titles in Championship Wrestling from Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling (including an incredible 12 reigns as the NWA Georgia Tag Team Champions), NWA All-Star Wrestling, and other promotions. In the subsequent years many wrestlers would put on a mask after they had been used in an area, or territory, that their popularity and drawing ability diminished, it would be an easy way for a wrestler to begin working … Jody suspects that they were wife beaters, too, so they weren’t going to be of any help. He can be contacted by e-mail at jojst1@gmail.com. Masked Wrestlers. In his active days Hamiltion was best known as one half of the tag team The Assassins where he was called Assassin #1. Following in the footsteps of his brother Larry “The Missouri Mauler,” Hamilton transitioned from amateur boxing and broke into the world of wrestling in the 1950s. Roger Smith had a brief run in the WWE before going on to fame in Memphis in the mid-1980s under the masks teaming with Don Bass as Fire and Flame. Even though I was in terrific cardiovascular shape, I was so nervous that I blew up on the way to the ring!". They could have pitched for the Atlanta Braves. When the Assassins ended, Hamilton wrestled as "The Assassin" and "The Flame" both while wearing a mask. When they lost the match to Rocca and Perez, the crowd noise was deafening. Handsome Jimmy Valiant! At 2:16 today my father took his last breath on this earth. WWE and the NWA have issued statements on the passing of “The Masked Assassin” Jody Hamilton. Found insideFull of unknown history, humor, and self-deprecating reminiscence—but also offering a compelling look at the sport’s rightful place in pop culture—The Squared Circle is the book that legions of wrestling fans have been waiting for. The Assassins were a masked professional wrestling tag team from the 1960s to the 1980s. The Assassins were a masked professional wrestling tag team from the 1960s to the 1980s. Found inside – Page 236After he had run his course as a heel , the Professional turned babyface and battled guys like the masked Assassins and Paul DeMarco . Name: Preferred Name: The Assassin (OVW) Date Of Birth: Unknown Place of Birth: Unknown Nationality: USA Gender: Male Matches: 143 (0 Pay Per View) Ring Name(s): Assassin #2, Mondo, The American Assassin, The Assassin, The Dark Assassin, The Masked Assassin, At first, Tom would always lead the promo, but he forced Jody to improve his craft. When the Assassins ended Hamilton wrestled as " The Assassin " and " The Flame " both while wearing a mask. Other than a few spot shows in St. Joseph and the Midwest, Jody Hamilton got a start in wrestling in New York in 1957, where his first match was against Rip Hawk due to a no-show from his opponent. Five wrestlers trading punches ended the match, but the referee ruled that WWA champion Gene Kiniski defeated Dick the Bruiser in a Texas Death Match last night before a crowd of 4500 people. 1984 Share. This website uses cookies. Scott Teal, the Tennessee Titan, has brought forth yet another fine effort when it comes to wrestling history — Assassin: The Man Behind the Mask (not to be confused with Alice Cooper's rockin' tribute to mad slashin' Jason). The Assassins were a masked professional wrestling tag team from the 1960s to the 1980s. Mr. Scott Romer" Son N Law of The Worlds Most Dangerous Wrestler Dick The Bruiser & Photographer extrordinaire! At this time, the actual wrestling Freebirds were Gordy and Roberts, as Hayes was nursing a legitimate neck injury. "During the final year that WCW was in business, they took me out of the gym and put me strictly in charge of the rings. This mask can be made in many color combinations. In almost every match, moves are made that could seriously injure or kill the participants. The Kentuckians and The Assassins. Found inside – Page 82She plays a secret agent who teams up with El Santo, and she infiltrates a squad offemale assassins who wear bikinis, mini-skirts and go-go boots (always ... At the time, Jody was only 19 years old, and he became the youngest wrestler ever to compete in a major competition at the World’s Most Famous Arena. "One afternoon, a week after we started working together in Florida, we were getting ready to make a trip to Jacksonville. $19.99. The AssassinsThe Masked AssassinsBolo and the Great Bolo I will put more information about pop out, but right now I’m kinda numb.”. I can still vividly remember their promos and in-ring work from that period, and that was almost 50 years ago.". By the 8th grade, Jody quit school, was arrested, and later sent by Judge Duval Smith to the Buchanan County Juvenile Home. Honorable mention. Tom had more experience in the business being 11 years his senior. The Kentuckians with Haystacks Calhoun vs. the Assassins 2. "I want to thank everyone that sent out prayers and support for my family.". Professional wrestling career. Scott Romer! 4. Joseph Hamilton was born on August 28, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Hamilton would go on to team with Tom Renesto to form the masked duo The Assassins and drew sellout crowds throughout the southeastern United States. wwetnaFeaturedCACRawnxtjohn cenawrestlemaniaimpacthulk hoganSmackDownROHnwacm punkdivaswcwbrock lesnarindydaniel bryanroman reignsbret hartundertakeroww radioaj stylesczwdean ambrosechris jerichotriple Hecwavince mcmahonstingsummerslamevolveric flairrandy ortonKevin Owensjake robertsmatt hardyjeff hardyTWIW. 31 sold. Wrestling, Jody recalled: “Seven or eight minutes into the match, I knew we had a great combination together because he anticipated things that I was going to do, and I could anticipate things that he was going to do, so consequently, we were always in the right place at the right time,”. Southeastern Championship Wrestling from Knoxville, Tennessee hit the airwaves. Passing at the age of 82, Hamilton made a name for himself as a part of the Masked Assassins, a tag team that was a part of Georgia Championship … Scott Romer! They were bolted onto the chairs, but one of them had worked loose. You might not be in a position to do anything about it, but your gut instinct is to slap that person right in the mouth. WWE wrestling beat the ratings for the most talked about show on television week after week. Here is that era captured. “Introducing your champion, from Venice Beach, California, at three hundred and three pounds—Hulk Hogan! I wanted to keep my hand in training new talent, and I figured the best way to do that was to rid myself of the overhead and let WCW cover the expenses. When the room started to spin around, and I got sick to my stomach, I had to sit down. He would beat up his mother, and when Jody reached age 6, he would beat him, too. 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