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189. Killer Karl Kox

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189. Killer Karl Kox
When looking at the career of “Killer” Karl Kox it seemed like he wrestled in every promotion in the States and won titles in every territory too.  That is a bit of an exaggeration, but not by much.

As a rulebreaker for the vast majority of his career, Kox did not just work at the top of the cards in America.  He was a decent wrestler who also competed successfully internationally in Japan and Australia; the latter of which he was a very big star.  Regardless of where he went, Karl Kox successfully helped each region on the card.  Behind the scenes, Kox was known for his fun demeanor and development of gimmick matches in the industry.  With that said, does a star of regional promotions who has largely been forgotten qualify as a Hall of Fame entry?

Should Killer Karl Kox be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.6%
No opinion. - 1.9%
No way! - 5.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Herb Gerwig (Real Name)
    Masked Menace
    Karl Kox
    Carl Cox
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Baltimore, MD)
  • Key Championships Held: All Japan Tag Team (2) 1w/Joe Carrolo, 1w/Eddie Graham
    IWA Australia Heavyweight (3)
    IWA Australia Tag Team w/Skull Murphy
    NWA Texas Tag Team w/The Great Malenko
    NWA Florida Brass Knuckles (3)
    NWA Tri-State North America Heavyweight
    NWA Florida United States Tag Team (4) 1w/ Bobby Duncum, 1w/Dick Slater, 2w/Jimmy Garvin
    NWA Florida Heavyweight
    NWA Georgia Heavyweight
    NWA Southeastern Heavyweight
    NWA Central States Tag Team w/Tacachico
    NWA Central States Heavyweight
    Mid South Tag Team w/The Junkyard Dog
  • Why they will get in: Solid Regional based wrestlers can get into the Hall.
  • Why they won't get in: What are the odds of a wrestler getting inducted whose initials are KKK?
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Wins the IWA Heavyweight Title in Australia for the first time where he was a big draw for years (1/14/68)
    2.  Had an infamous time limit draw against IWA Champ, Spiros Arion in which he attacked the timekeeper (1968)
    3.  Enters Florida and wins a tournament to gain the Brass Knuckles Title  (3/14/75)
    4.  Wins the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title defeating Dusty Rhodes (2/7/78)
    5.  Beats Dick Murdoch for his last major Championship, capturing the NWA Central States Belt (1/24/80)

Should Killer Karl Kox be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.6%
No opinion. - 1.9%
No way! - 5.6%
Last modified on Saturday, 27 April 2024 05:47
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