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
- GenderMale
- Real NameJoseph 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 PlaceHaskell, Oklahoma
- Billed From
- San Antonio, Texas
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 225 lbs (102 kg)
- NicknamesJoltin'
- NotesHe 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
AWAFebruary 1, 1989 May 3, 1991 Promotion
SWCWMay 3, 1978 April 15, 1985 Promotion
NWAJanuary 6, 1953 October 4, 1977 Promotion
BTW DALLASOctober 29, 1963 October 4, 1977 Promotion
SLWCNovember 1, 1974 December 14, 1974 Promotion
WWA IN,
IWA ILMay 29, 1964 May 29, 1965 Promotion
SLWCJanuary 15, 1965 April 23, 1965 Promotion
GACOctober 31, 1963 February 21, 1964 Promotion
SLWCFebruary 15, 1963 October 26, 1963 Promotion
MID AMERICAFebruary 8, 1963 May 31, 1963 Promotion
NWA DETROITMarch 10, 1962 May 18, 1963 Promotion
FKEApril 29, 1960 November 5, 1960 Promotion
NWA DETROITJanuary 15, 1960 August 13, 1960 Promotion
NWA SFJune 6, 1959 August 15, 1959 Promotion
MPPOctober 26, 1958 May 27, 1959 Promotion
WSSMarch 25, 1958 June 19, 1958 Promotion
GACMay 17, 1957 August 2, 1957 Promotion
MPPDecember 23, 1956 April 14, 1957 Promotion
NWA SFJanuary 19, 1956 August 11, 1956 Promotion
SWS TXAugust 3, 1954 October 26, 1954 Promotion
BTW CALGARYJanuary 6, 1953 January 22, 1954 -
Images History
May 1978
Jan 1970
Oct 1963
Jan 1953 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details 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