159. Mick McManus

As “The Man You Loved to Hate”, Mick McManus was one of the first major stars of European Wrestling and did so while performing the majority of his career as a dastardly heel. Amazingly, he would become a huge celebrity in his native England, and though he had a conniving sneer and broke the rules often, he elicited such a strong reaction from the fans that they could not get enough of him. McManus also was the booker (which may explain why he rarely lost), but British Wrestling is better off for having him. What that has to do with the WWE is limited, but a British legend is not the worst induction.

Should Mick McManus be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 69.2%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 30.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: None
Billed From: New Cross, London, England
Key Championships Held: British Welterweight Champion
British Middleweight Champion
European Middleweight Champion
Why they will get in: If any legendary British figure gets in, this is an excellent choice.
Why they won't get in: There is no reason for the WWE to induct a legendary British Talent….unless they hold Wrestlemania in England.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Captured the British Welterweight Championship (1949)
2.   Embarked in a near decade long feud with Jackie Pallo of which he generally won all the matches (1960’s)
3.   Defeated Jackie Pallo in front of a Television audience of 20 Million (1963)
4.   Won the British Middleweight Championship (11/13/67)
5.   Regained the European Middleweight Title (4/16/71)

Should Mick McManus be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 69.2%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 30.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%