On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Joe Blanchard, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Joseph Edgar Blanchard was born in Haskell, Oklahoma on December 7, 1928.
He died on March 22, 2012 at the age of 83.
He was the founder of SWCW.
Joe Blanchard Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Joseph Edgar Blanchard
- Ring Names
- Joe Blanchard ( January 6, 1953 - May 3, 1991)
- Born December 7, 1928
- Died March 22, 2012 (aged 83)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Haskell, Oklahoma
- Billed From
- San Antonio, Texas
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 225 lbs (102 kg)
- Nicknames Joltin'
- Notes He was the founder of SWCW.
Career History
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Roles
- President ( February 1, 1989 - May 3, 1991)
- Promoter ( May 3, 1978 - April 15, 1985)
- Part Time Wrestler ( December 17, 1984 - December 17, 1984)
- Wrestler ( January 6, 1953 - October 4, 1977)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion AWA February 1, 1989 May 3, 1991 Promotion SWCW May 3, 1978 April 15, 1985 Promotion NWA January 6, 1953 October 4, 1977 Promotion BTW DALLAS October 29, 1963 October 4, 1977 Promotion GAC October 31, 1963 February 21, 1964 Promotion MID AMERICA February 8, 1963 May 31, 1963 Promotion NWA WSS March 25, 1958 June 19, 1958 Promotion GAC May 17, 1957 August 2, 1957 Promotion SWS TEXAS August 3, 1954 October 26, 1954 Promotion BTW CALGARY January 6, 1953 January 22, 1954 -
Images History
May 1978Jan 1970Oct 1963Jan 1953 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face January 6, 1953 October 4, 1977
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Finishers
- Abdominal Stretch ( January 6, 1953 - October 4, 1977)
Titles & Accomplishments
50th State Big Time Wrestling
- 2 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (with Lord James Blears)
NWA Big Time Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association
- 2 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2016)
Teams & Relations
- Family
- Tully Blanchard - Son
- Tessa Blanchard - Granddaughter