Corsica Joe

Known as: Corsica Joe, Mephisto #1, Francois Miquet, Mr. M, Billy Virag
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Corsica Joe, 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.

Francois Miquet was born in France on January 17, 1920.

He died on March 14, 2010 at the age of 90.

Corsica Joe has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Corsica Joe was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Corsicans).

Corsica Joe Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameFrancois Miquet
  • GenderMale
  • Born January 17, 1920
  • Died March 14, 2010 (aged 90)
  • NationalityNationality: FranceFrance, Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceFrance
  • Billed From
    • Corsica
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 260 lbs (118 kg)

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Corsica Joe (January 7, 1957 - June 23, 2004)
    • Mephisto #1 (March 18, 1969 - May 2, 1969)
    • Francois Miquet (November 30, 1953 - January 6, 1957)
    • Mr. M (January 1, 1954 - June 30, 1954)
    • Billy Virag (May 5, 1953 - November 29, 1953)
    • Francois Miquet (January 1, 1947 - May 4, 1953)

  • Roles

    • Ambassador (June 19, 2002 - June 23, 2004)
    • Part Time Wrestler (November 6, 1999 - November 6, 1999)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1947 - December 31, 1973)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJune 19, 2002June 23, 2004
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 9, 1949August 21, 1972
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAOctober 30, 1971August 21, 1972
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFSeptember 13, 1971October 21, 1971
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAFebruary 18, 1957December 16, 1969
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 18, 1968August 23, 1969
    PromotionNWA Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSWMarch 18, 1969May 2, 1969
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 17, 1968March 3, 1969
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCNovember 24, 1961August 6, 1966
    PromotionNWA Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSWSeptember 2, 1965November 26, 1965
    PromotionNWA Georgia OfficesGCWMay 7, 1965August 14, 1965
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWOctober 12, 1964May 1, 1965
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACFebruary 8, 1965March 27, 1965
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 8, 1964January 5, 1965
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATESeptember 23, 1963October 4, 1963
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACApril 24, 1961June 22, 1961
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACMay 4, 1959September 4, 1959
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 7, 1957February 1, 1957
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFNovember 14, 1956January 7, 1957
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYMay 13, 1952July 1, 1952
    PromotionKlondike WrestlingKLONDIKEMarch 1, 1949June 20, 1950
    PromotionNWA Central States WrestlingNWA CSWMay 9, 1949May 19, 1949

  • Images History

    Jun 2002
    Jun 2002
    Jan 1959
    Jan 1959
    Jan 1957
    Jan 1957
    Jan 1947
    Jan 1947

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceDebuted in TNA as a veteran faceJune 19, 2002June 23, 2004
    HeelDebuted as Corsica JoeJanuary 7, 1957December 31, 1973
    FaceJanuary 1, 1947January 6, 1957

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Corsica Jean)

    Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling

    • 1 Canadian Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Federation Francaise de Catch Professionnel

    • 1 European Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Corsica Jean)
    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Corsica Jean)

    Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (with Corsica Jean)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 8 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Corsica Jean)
    • 6 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (2 with Corsica Jean, 1 with Chin Lee)
    • 1 NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship (Alabama version) (with Masked Blitzer #2)

    Southwest Sports, Inc.

    • 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Corsica Jean)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (with Corsica Jean)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club Gulf Coast/CAC Honoree (2001)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Corsicans - Corsica Jean (September 13, 1971 - October 21, 1971)
    • The Mephistos - Mephisto #2 (March 18, 1969 - May 2, 1969)
    • The Corsicans - Corsica Jean (February 18, 1964 - August 14, 1965)
    • The Corsicans - Corsica Jean (February 18, 1957 - June 22, 1961)

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