Everett Marshall

Everett Marshall (November 4, 1905 - February 10, 1973) was an American professional wrestler. Marshall won championship titles in the Midwest Wrestling Association (MWA), National Wrestling Association (NWA) and Rocky Mountains. His ring name was the Blonde Bear.

This article is about the professional wrestler. For the singer and actor, see Everett Marshall (singer).
Everett Marshall
BornNovember 4, 1905
La Junta, Colorado
DiedFebruary 10, 1973(1973-02-10) (aged 67)[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Everett Marshall The Blonde Bear
Debut1928
Retired1949

Early life

Everett Marshall was born on November 4, 1905 in La Junta, Colorado to Claude and Pearl Marshall.[1]

Professional wrestling career

Marshall frequently used armlocks and armpulls. His finisher was The Airplane Spin.[1]

Marshall won the MWA World Heavyweight Title (Ohio version) in 1935. John Pesek previously held the title. The MWA awarded the title to Ray Steele in February 1937. After Steele was injured in a car accident, Marshall was again awarded the title.[2]

In May 1937, Marshall defeated Chief Little Beaver for the NWA Texas World Heavyweight Title.

Marshall met Ali Baba for the NWA World Heavyweight Title in June 1936 at Red Bird Stadium in Columbus, OH. Marshall defeated Ali Baba to claim the title. The title was vacated at the 1936 National Boxing Association (NBA) and NWA annual meeting when it was recommended that a tournament be held to determine the champion. The title was awarded to John Pesek when Pesek was the only contender to post a $1000 bond. Pesek's recognition as champion was then withdrawn and the title was awarded back to Marshall at the 1938 NBA/NWA annual meeting. In February 1939, Lou Thesz defeated Marshall for the title in St. Louis, MO.

Marshall held the Rock Mountain Heavyweight Title at various times in 1945-1947.[3]

Championships and accomplishments

1This title is not the same championship nor does it have any connection to the world championship recognized and owned by the National Wrestling Alliance.

References
  1. Hornbaker, Tim (2012). "Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams and Piledrivers". Google Books. SPORTS PUBLISHING. p. 130. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  2. WrestlingX. "MWA World Heavyweight Title on PWA". pwa.wrestlingx.net. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  3. Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  4. "Lawler, McMahon, Road Warriors among PWHF Class of 2011". Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. 2010-11-26. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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