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158. Skandor Akbar

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Best known for his role as the foreign heel manager, General Skandor Akbar, the man born as Jimmy Webha was actually a native Texan.

Akbar was actually quite the wrestler in his own day too. Trained by the legendary Lou Thesz, Webha adopted the Akbar name to capitalize on his background. After turning on the popular Danny Hodge, Akbar became a full fledged heel and never looked back, capturing numerous regional titles. He would eventually form a heel stable in both the UWF and World Class and as the leader of his group, Devastation Incorporated; Akbar was often the main focal antagonist for the popular babyfaces in whatever region he was in.

With a successful in ring and managerial career, Akbar has a decent Hall of Fame record, but as nothing took place in the WWE, he is not likely to be considered.


Should Skandor Akbar be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.8%
No opinion. - 5.9%
No way! - 8.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Jimmy Webha (Real Name)
  • Billed From: The Middle East (Really from Texas)
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Tri-State United States Tag Team (3) 2w/Danny Hodge, 1w/Choi Sun
    NWA Georgia Tag Team w/Ox Baker
    NWA Tri-State North American Heavyweight
    NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team w/George Gouliovas
    NWA Austra-Asian Heavyweight
  • Why they will get in: He was a good wrestler and a good manager.
  • Why they won't get in: There are other World Class stalwarts ahead of him.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Teamed with Danny Hodge to win his first tag team title (10/12/67)
    2. Turned on Danny Hodge and would forever become a heel (1968)
    3. Defeated Arman Hussein to win the NWA Tri-State Heavyweight Title (12/20/74)
    4. Became a champion in Australia winning their title (9/12/75)
    5. Retired from the ring and embarked on a fifteen year run as the leader of a heel stable in multiple promotions (1977)

Should Skandor Akbar be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.8%
No opinion. - 5.9%
No way! - 8.8%

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