![]() ![]() How Good in the Ring: A cross between Rogers and Kowalski in style, and one of the great ring psychologists.ĭrawing Power: Filled arenas in the Atlanta area in the late Fifties, then went on to become the leading draw in California’s WWA during the Sixties. ![]() Fondly remembered in Japan where he boasted he caused a number of heart attacks because of his style. Importance to History: Made his mark as both a wrestler and manager. Known as a heel that would do anything to win, his interview style was the best in the history of the game. Professional Success: Bleached blonde blowhard who has wowed them in both the U.S. named Blassie as their #6 wrestler of all time. Capitalizing on his success, he later ventured into Hollywood with various television, film, and music projects. Collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Albano helped usher in wrestling's crossover success with a mainstream audience. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer described Albano as "one of the most important figures when it comes to the growth and popularity of pro wrestling in the Northeast." Throughout his 42-year career, Albano guided 15 different tag teams and four singles competitors to championship gold.Ī unique showman, with an elongated beard, rubber band facial piercings, and loud outfits, Albano was the forefather of the 1980s Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. Louis Vincent Albano (J– October 14, 2009) was an American professional wrestler, manager and actor. ![]() O XPW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) O WWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with UNDRAFTED O WWC World Television Championship (1 time) O WCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time) O USA Pro United States Championship (1 time) O SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Championship (3 times) O SMW Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with UNDRAFTED O SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship (2 times) O PWI ranked him # 45 out of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1998. O PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2005) O NWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship (1 time) O NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) O NWA New Jersey Heavyweight Championship (1 time) O LWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) O ECW World Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with UNDRAFTED and UNDRAFTED (2), and Lance Storm (1) ![]()
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