Angelo Poffo

Known as: The Miser, The Carpetbagger, Mr. Question, Andre Poffo, Angelo Poffo
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Angelo Poffo, 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.

Angelo John Poffo was born in Downers Grove, Illinois on April 10, 1925.

He died on March 4, 2010 at the age of 84.

Angelo Poffo was inducted in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1995.

He was the founder of the "outlaw promotion" International Championship Wrestling.

Angelo Poffo Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameAngelo John Poffo
  • Ring Names
    • The Miser (February 20, 1981 - June 5, 1981)
    • The Miser (June 23, 1979 - October 30, 1979)
    • The Carpetbagger (April 10, 1978 - September 22, 1978)
    • Mr. Question (February 27, 1971 - March 5, 1971)
    • Andre Poffo (July 6, 1951 - July 10, 1951)
    • Angelo Poffo (January 1, 1949 - December 31, 1991)
  • Born April 10, 1925
  • Died March 4, 2010 (aged 84)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceDowners Grove, Illinois
  • Billed From
    • Chicago, Illinois
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • NotesHe was the founder of the "outlaw promotion" International Championship Wrestling.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Manager (April 1, 1995 - May 21, 1995)
    • Part Time Wrestler (February 20, 1981 - December 31, 1991)
    • Promoter (June 23, 1979 - January 12, 1984)
    • Manager (June 23, 1979 - June 5, 1981)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1949 - October 30, 1979)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWApril 1, 1995May 21, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Continental Wrestling AssociationCWADecember 5, 1983March 12, 1985
    PromotionInternational Championship WrestlingICW KYJune 23, 1979January 12, 1984
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 1, 1949March 3, 1979
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWFebruary 24, 1979March 3, 1979
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAAugust 3, 1977February 3, 1979
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 14, 1976July 2, 1977
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWFebruary 17, 1976March 26, 1977
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPApril 13, 1976December 9, 1976
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITNovember 28, 1974April 3, 1976
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSAugust 20, 1975December 19, 1975
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 13, 1965May 25, 1973
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INMarch 26, 1964October 23, 1972
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJuly 6, 1963April 21, 1972
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITNovember 22, 1969February 6, 1971
    Promotion50th State Big Time WrestlingBTW HAWAIIOctober 18, 1967March 20, 1968
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFOctober 11, 1967October 14, 1967
    PromotionInternational Wrestling AssociationIWA ILSeptember 4, 1964November 6, 1965
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITApril 11, 1959July 20, 1963
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEJune 4, 1955May 11, 1963
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFDecember 9, 1961March 17, 1962
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACApril 3, 1961June 29, 1961
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCJuly 14, 1960March 27, 1961
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYNovember 9, 1954January 18, 1955
    PromotionMinneapolis Boxing & Wrestling ClubMBWCDecember 8, 1953May 18, 1954

  • Images History

    Apr 1995
    Apr 1995
    Jun 1981
    Jun 1981
    Jun 1979
    Jun 1979
    Apr 1978
    Apr 1978
    Jan 1975
    Jan 1975
    Jan 1961
    Jan 1961
    Dec 1955
    Dec 1955
    Jan 1949
    Jan 1949

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceApril 1, 1995May 21, 1995
    HeelJanuary 1, 1950December 31, 1991
    FaceJanuary 1, 1949December 31, 1949

  • Finishers

    • Neckbreaker (January 1, 1949 - October 30, 1979)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Pomp and Circumstance Marches (Remix)" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single (April 1, 1995 - May 21, 1995)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling

    • 1 AGPW North American Tag Team Championship (with Cuban Assassin)

    Fred Kohler Enterprises

    • 7 NWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Chicago version)
    • 1 NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (with Bronco Lubich)

    International Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ICW Television Championship

    NWA Detroit

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Lanny Poffo)

    Southwest Sports, Inc.

    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Bronco Lubich)

    World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)

    • 3 WWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Chris Markoff, 1 with Nicoli Volkoff)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club Other honoree (1996)

Teams & Relations

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