117. “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert

The time that Eddie Gilbert spent in the WWF was largely uneventful. He was basically a glorified jobber whose high water mark was getting destroyed by the Masked Superstar on television. It wouldn’t be much longer after that he got to shine in smaller promotions and “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert really made people take notice.

Gilbert would later work for Mid South/UWF and found his niche as the company’s booker. He had his own heel stable of wrestlers “Hot Stuff International” and the UWF television programs became regarded as one of the best written shows in the industry. He would later book Continental with similar praise. Gilbert would have some success in WCW but he left there to return to independents where he could exert creative freedom. Eddie Gilbert was a decent wrestler, but his behind the scenes work had only a handful of equals. We also have to give him props for having both Missy Hyatt and Medusa in their prime. That has to be worthy of some consideration right?

Should Eddie Gilbert be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 53.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 24.1%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 13%

No opinion. - 1.9%

No way! - 7.4%

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