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185. Newton Tattrie

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The name of Newton Tattrie, may not be one that the average WWE fan knows, or for that matter, one the fan of the product forty years ago would be familiar with, but as one of the “Mongols”, Tattrie scared fans and had a successful run in the WWWF in the early 70’s.

Tattrie was billed as “Tony Newbury” in the early days of the WWWF in the 60’s, but never escaped the lower card. He would move around, but his fortunes would change when he was in is late 30’s and he met Josip Reuzovic (the future Nikolai Volkoff) and he developed the idea of the Mongols. As Geto Mongol, he and Bepo (Volkoff) would become instant sensations and he would return to the Northeast at the top of the card and capture the WWWF International Tag Team Titles multiple times.

 In addition to his in ring work, Tattrie ran the Pittsburgh territory for a couple of years after the Volkoff struck out on his own and he tired of promoting, he broke in a new partner (Bill Eadie) as Bolo Mongol, in Japan. He probably does not have much of a shot for the Hall, unless the Mongols suddenly have a renaissance in WWE folklore.

Should Newton Tattrie be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.2%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: Geto Mongol
    The Mongol
    Mongol #1
    Tony Newberry
    Skunkman
    Mr. Robust
    Black Jack Daniels
  • Billed From: Mongolia
  • Key Championships Held: NWA Southern Tag Team (Florida) w/Stan Kowalski
    WWF International Tag Team (3) 2w/Bepo Mongol, 1w/Johnny DeFazio
    NWF Tag Team w/Bepo Mongol
    NWA World Tag Team (Detroit) w/Bepo Mongol
    IWA World Tag Team (Japan) w/Bolo Mongol
  • Why they will get in: He held a title there and held a solid position for two years. That is as much as many other inductees.
  • Why they won't get in: How often does the name “Newton Tattrie” come up?
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Wrestled Arnold Skaaland in Madison Square Gardens (5/17/65)
    2.   With Bepo Mongol, wins the WWWF International Tag Team Title in MSG (6/15/70)
    3.   Regained the WWWF International Tag Team titles from Bruno Sammartino & Domenic DeNucci (7/2/71)
    4.   Won the same belts (and retired them, when the ownership changed) with Johnny DeFazio (12/18/72)
    5.   Revived the Mongols in Japan with a new partner (Bill Eadie as Bolo) (1975)

Should Newton Tattrie be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.2%

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