When you look at the history of early wrestling promotors Billy Sandow is a name that has to come up as he is a part of the famed “Gold Dust Trio” that was an integral part of early wrestling promotions.  Along with Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Toots Mondt he triumvirate helped to alter the sport to a more “sports entertainment” style.  That history alone makes him a strong Legacy Wing inductee.

We have to WAY BACK for this one.  In the late 1800s, William Muldoon was recognized as the World’s Greco-Roman Champion.  He would defend that championship against all comers and retired undefeated.  While his work in the ring bared little resemblance to what it would become this is a bona fide pioneer and more than worthy of Legacy Wing consideration.

We like to think of Minoru Suzuki as the Chuck Norris of professional wrestling.  The older he gets, the more the legend of his toughness grows.

Wrestling can be a bit of a freak show, and some of the cast of characters actually can be described as freaks.  One of the earliest men in that category was "The French Angel," Maurice Tillet who stood at only 5'9" but developed acromegaly in his early 20's causing his bones to grow and his features to alter.  He got into wrestling late and was built up as an attraction and title contender where he would win the Boston version of the AWA World Title.  Tillet did not have a long run, but he was known and struck fear among fans.  Allegedly, he was the inspiration for Shrek.