John Tolos

Known as: John Tolos, The Coach
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of John Tolos, 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.

John Tolos was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on April 5, 1931.

He died on May 28, 2009 at the age of 78.

John Tolos has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

John Tolos was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2007 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Tolos Brothers / The Canadian Wrecking Crew).

John Tolos Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameJohn Tolos
  • GenderMale
  • Born April 5, 1931
  • Died May 28, 2009 (aged 78)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceHamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Golden Greek; Maniac

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • John Tolos (September 1, 1991 - September 23, 1994)
    • The Coach (June 22, 1991 - August 31, 1991)
    • John Tolos (January 1, 1951 - June 21, 1991)

  • Roles

    • Commentator (June 29, 1992 - September 23, 1994)
    • Part Time Wrestler (September 19, 1992 - September 19, 1992)
    • Manager (October 22, 1990 - August 31, 1991)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1951 - March 10, 1984)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF HAJune 29, 1992September 23, 1994
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWSeptember 19, 1992September 19, 1992
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 22, 1991August 31, 1991
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWF HAOctober 22, 1990June 3, 1991
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 28, 1984March 10, 1984
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 27, 1982October 1, 1983
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 22, 1952July 26, 1982
    PromotionVancouver All Star WrestlingVASWJuly 12, 1982July 26, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFNovember 8, 1980May 1, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODMay 18, 1980March 7, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFOctober 21, 1978June 8, 1979
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSApril 24, 1979June 1, 1979
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEMarch 2, 1979March 29, 1979
    Promotion50th State Big Time WrestlingBTW HAWAIIJune 22, 1977January 20, 1979
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEJanuary 25, 1977June 1, 1977
    PromotionNorthwest Wrestling PromotionsNWPJuly 5, 1976November 29, 1976
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODMay 27, 1970May 13, 1976
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACApril 14, 1975November 14, 1975
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 25, 1974October 29, 1974
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFDecember 4, 1971February 12, 1972
    PromotionNWA Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 15, 1971April 14, 1971
    PromotionNorthwest Wrestling PromotionsNWPAugust 5, 1968March 10, 1970
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWFebruary 26, 1969February 24, 1970
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODNovember 3, 1967November 1, 1968
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAJune 25, 1968June 27, 1968
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWApril 14, 1966October 30, 1967
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance VancouverNWA VANCOUVERJanuary 17, 1966October 24, 1967
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 5, 1965December 14, 1965
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPApril 5, 1965June 22, 1965
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITNovember 7, 1964February 19, 1965
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWOctober 30, 1964February 18, 1965
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 5, 1964July 16, 1964
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFSeptember 6, 1962February 22, 1964
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 15, 1963November 1, 1963
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWOctober 12, 1961August 2, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITDecember 11, 1959September 10, 1960
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCMay 14, 1959August 23, 1960
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJune 2, 1958December 19, 1958
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYSeptember 19, 1958December 6, 1958
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCNovember 26, 1957April 3, 1958
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSAugust 20, 1956October 24, 1957
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWMarch 14, 1957June 27, 1957
    PromotionSam Muchnick Sports AttractionsSMSAOctober 7, 1955November 25, 1955
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACMarch 18, 1954April 16, 1954
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFOctober 10, 1953December 23, 1953

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Battlestar Galactica” by Neil Norman and His Cosmic Orchestra - Single (September 19, 1992 - September 19, 1992)

  • Images History

    Sep 1991
    Sep 1991
    Oct 1990
    Oct 1990
    Jun 1977
    Jun 1977
    Sep 1973
    Sep 1973
    Jun 1973
    Jun 1973
    Jan 1966
    Jan 1966
    Oct 1953
    Oct 1953
    Jan 1951
    Jan 1951

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelAfter losing a hair vs hair match against Victor Rivera, Tolos snapped and became "Maniac" TolosJune 2, 1973August 31, 1991
    FaceAround the time he began wrestling as a face in NWA HollywoodJune 1, 1972June 1, 1973
    HeelReturned to the West Coast as a heelOctober 30, 1967May 31, 1972
    FaceFeuded with Abdullah the Butcher in Vancouver as a faceJuly 29, 1967October 29, 1967
    HeelJanuary 1, 1951July 28, 1967

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Low CardJanuary 28, 1984March 10, 1984
    NJPW Mid CardOctober 25, 1974October 29, 1974
    NJPW InactiveVarious territoriesFebruary 5, 1974October 24, 1974
    NJPW Mid CardJanuary 25, 1974February 4, 1974
    WWE Mid CardNovember 4, 1963February 22, 1964
    WWE InactiveVarious territoriesMay 5, 1963November 3, 1963
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 6, 1962May 4, 1963
    WWE Mid CardJune 21, 1960August 23, 1960
    WWE InactiveVarious territoriesDecember 6, 1959June 20, 1960
    WWE Mid CardMay 14, 1959December 5, 1959
    WWE Mid CardNovember 26, 1957April 3, 1958

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    National Wrestling Alliance

    Japanese Wrestling Association

  • 50th State Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Hawaii version)
    • 1 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (with Steve Strong)

    Big Time Wrestling (Detroit)

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Chris Tolos)

    California Pro Wrestling

    • 1 CPW Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Chris Tolos)

    Heart of America Sports Attractions

    • 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Baron von Helsinger)

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    • 3 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (with Chris Tolos)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Chris Tolos)

    NWA All-Star Wrestling (Vancouver)

    • 7 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (2 with Tony Borne, 2 with Chris Tolos, 1 with Black Terror, 1 with Dutch Savage, 1 with Don Leo Jonathan)
    • 1 NWA Pacific Coast Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version)
    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (1 with Tony Borne, 2 with Chris Tolos)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 10 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 6 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (2 with Great Kojika, 1 with Louie Tillet, 1 with Rock Riddle, 1 with Chavo Guerrero, 1 with The Assassin)
    • 4 NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship
    • 3 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Los Angeles version)

    NWA Los Angeles

    • 1 NWA International Television Tag Team Championship (with Gene Kiniski)

    NWA San Francisco

    • 1 NWA Pacific Coast Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Chris Tolos)

    NWA Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Sato)

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (with Chris Tolos)

    Western States Alliance

    • 1 WSA Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WSA Tag Team Championship (with Victor Rivera)

    World Wide Wrestling Association

    • 1 WWWA American Tag Team Championship (with Chris Tolos)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club Golden Potato Award (2004)

Teams & Relations

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