Stan Stasiak

Known as: Stan Stasiak, Crusher Stasiak, Emile Koverly
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Stan Stasiak, 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.

George Emile Stipich was born in Arvida, Quebec, Canada on April 13, 1937.

He died on June 19, 1997 at the age of 60.

Stan Stasiak is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Stan Stasiak was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018 as part of the Legacy wing.

Stan Stasiak Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameGeorge Emile Stipich
  • Ring Names
    • Stan Stasiak (October 7, 1960 - October 17, 1984)
    • Crusher Stasiak (February 13, 1973 - February 28, 1973)
    • Emile Koverly (January 1, 1958 - October 6, 1960)
  • Born April 13, 1937
  • Died June 19, 1997 (aged 60)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceArvida, Quebec, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Buzzard Creek, Oregon
  • Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight
    • 270 lbs (122 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Man; The Crusher

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 1, 1958 - October 17, 1984)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 23, 1959October 17, 1984
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWApril 19, 1979October 17, 1984
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACJune 6, 1980December 5, 1980
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJanuary 17, 1980June 17, 1980
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight February 23, 1979April 4, 1979
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFMarch 11, 1976March 10, 1979
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITJune 11, 1978December 16, 1978
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 16, 1976October 29, 1976
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCFebruary 21, 1975January 2, 1976
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITNovember 30, 1974October 11, 1975
    PromotionNational Wrestling FederationNWFJune 21, 1974November 13, 1974
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFAugust 30, 1971October 9, 1974
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 5, 1974May 8, 1974
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWFebruary 10, 1973July 17, 1973
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight February 13, 1973February 28, 1973
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACMarch 13, 1972December 26, 1972
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWOctober 8, 1970July 10, 1971
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIAOctober 18, 1970November 7, 1970
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFNovember 15, 1969October 10, 1970
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWApril 2, 1965October 21, 1969
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYSeptember 10, 1959December 20, 1968
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCOctober 8, 1960January 4, 1964
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACSeptember 24, 1963December 18, 1963
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMay 1, 1962May 26, 1962
    PromotionCentral States WrestlingCSWOctober 7, 1960June 8, 1962

  • Images History

    Jan 1958
    Jan 1958

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1958October 17, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Heart Punch (January 1, 1958 - October 17, 1984)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Stampede Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Calgary version)
    • 3 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (with Man Mountain Campbell)

    National Wrestling Federation

    • 1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship

    NWA All-Star Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Dutch Savage)

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 3 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)
    • 1 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Killer Tim Brooks)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 6 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 8 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Mad Russian, 1 with Mighty Ursus, 1 with Haru Sasaki, 1 with Tony Marino, 1 with Dutch Savage, 1 with Buddy Rose, 2 with Billy Jack Haynes)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version)

    World Championship Wrestling (Australia)

    • 1 IWA World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
    • NWA International Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (1961 - with Man Mountain Campbell)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1996)
    • Ring Around The Northwest Newsletter Wrestler of the Year (1965)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Stan Stasiak & Pat Patterson - Pat Patterson (June 15, 1970 - September 28, 1970)
    • Stan Stasiak & Man Mountain Campbell - Man Mountain Campbell (June 8, 1961 - September 7, 1961)
  • Managers
  • Family

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