The Assassin / Assassin #1 / Jody Hamilton

Known as: Jody Hamilton, El Fuego, The Flame, The Assassin, Assassin #1, Assassin #2, Joe Hamilton, Ricky Monroe, Bolo
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Assassin / Assassin #1 / Jody Hamilton, 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 Nicholas Zwaduk III was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 28, 1938.

He died on August 3, 2021 at the age of 82.

The Assassin / Assassin #1 / Jody Hamilton was inducted in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Assassins).

At 19, the Assassin (as Joe Hamilton) main evented Madison Square Garden alongside his brother Larry against Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez, becoming the youngest wrestler to do so in the stadium's history. Hamilton would also gain prominence as the founder and director of WCW’s training school, the Power Plant, for almost the entirety of their existence.

The Assassin / Assassin #1 / Jody Hamilton Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJoseph Nicholas Zwaduk III
  • Ring Names
    • Jody Hamilton (December 31, 1986 - June 30, 2010)
    • El Fuego (May 5, 1986 - December 30, 1986)
    • The Flame (April 29, 1985 - December 25, 1985)
    • The Flame (March 12, 1983 - August 8, 1983)
    • The Assassin (June 13, 1975 - April 12, 1987)
    • Assassin #1 (June 8, 1980 - February 21, 1985)
    • Assassin #2 (November 24, 1972 - June 12, 1975)
    • Assassin #1 (November 18, 1966 - November 23, 1972)
    • Joe Hamilton (October 14, 1966 - November 17, 1966)
    • Ricky Monroe (August 10, 1966 - October 13, 1966)
    • Assassin #1 (January 19, 1965 - August 9, 1966)
    • Bolo (December 27, 1962 - January 18, 1965)
    • Assassin #1 (December 1, 1961 - December 26, 1962)
    • Joe Hamilton (January 1, 1955 - November 30, 1961)
  • Born August 28, 1938
  • Died August 3, 2021 (aged 82)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSt. Joseph, Missouri
  • Billed From
    • St. Joseph, Missouri (January 1, 1955 - April 12, 1987)
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • NotesAt 19, the Assassin (as Joe Hamilton) main evented Madison Square Garden alongside his brother Larry against Antonino Rocca and Miguel Pérez, becoming the youngest wrestler to do so in the stadium's history. Hamilton would also gain prominence as the founder and director of WCW’s training school, the Power Plant, for almost the entirety of their existence.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Director of Operation, Producer (October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)
    • Director of Operation, Producer (February 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009)
    • Promoter (September 1, 2005 - April 30, 2009)
    • Coach (January 1, 1985 - October 11, 2007)
    • Promoter (February 12, 1986 - October 18, 1988)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1955 - April 12, 1987)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 27, 2001June 30, 2010
    PromotionDeep South WrestlingDSWSeptember 1, 2005October 11, 2007
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 1, 1989March 26, 2001
    PromotionDeep South WrestlingDSWFebruary 12, 1986October 18, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 19, 1974April 12, 1987
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWMay 5, 1986December 30, 1986
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWApril 29, 1985December 25, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 5, 1985March 29, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 4, 1983January 26, 1985
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWMarch 12, 1983August 8, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWApril 14, 1982August 23, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJune 8, 1980April 5, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJuly 4, 1980November 14, 1981
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITMarch 1, 1980March 15, 1980
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWSeptember 8, 1979February 21, 1980
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEFebruary 7, 1972November 19, 1979
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJune 2, 1978November 23, 1978
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWNovember 18, 1977February 26, 1978
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 27, 1976April 26, 1977
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWJune 13, 1975September 5, 1975
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 19, 1974May 23, 1975
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 1, 1955October 6, 1972
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 22, 1968October 6, 1972
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW AUSTRALIAAugust 16, 1968November 1, 1968
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEJanuary 10, 1966October 14, 1967
    PromotionGulf Coast Championship WrestlingGCCWAugust 10, 1966September 21, 1966
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODMay 12, 1965September 20, 1965
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFMay 29, 1965September 18, 1965
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJuly 30, 1963May 4, 1965
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPDecember 27, 1962January 8, 1965
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 10, 1961September 4, 1962
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCNovember 7, 1960February 11, 1961
    PromotionCentral States WrestlingCSWMarch 14, 1958October 21, 1960
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFNovember 19, 1958December 17, 1958
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCSeptember 4, 1957September 29, 1958

  • Images History

    Sep 2005
    Sep 2005
    Feb 1986
    Feb 1986
    Jun 1975
    Jun 1975
    Dec 1961
    Dec 1961
    Jan 1955
    Jan 1955

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelDecember 1, 1961April 12, 1987
    TweenerJanuary 1, 1955November 30, 1961

  • Finishers

    • Assassin Lock - Lifting Hammerlock Submission (January 1, 1955 - April 12, 1987)
    • Second rope Diving Dropkick (January 1, 1955 - April 12, 1987)
    • Second rope Diving Elbow drop (January 1, 1955 - April 12, 1987)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
    • 2 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Assassin #2)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Assassin #2)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 4 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Assassin #2)

    Deep South Wrestling

    • 3 Deep South Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-South Sports / Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 14 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (12 with Assassin #2, 2 with Assassin #2/Moondog Rex)
    • 2 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (with Assassin #2)
    • 4 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Assassin #2)
    • 1 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Assassin #2)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Assassin #2)

    NWA All-Star Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Assassin #2)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (with Assassin #2)

    NWA Hollywood Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (1 with Tom Renesto, 1 with John Tolos)
    • 1 NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship
    • 2 NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles/Japan version) (with Assassin #2)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Assassin #2)

    NWA Tri-State

    • 4 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (2 with Assassin #2, 1 with Ernie Ladd, 1 with Angel)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling - Continental Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Louisiana Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Louisiana Tag Team Championship (2 times) (1 with Assassin #2, 1 with Angel)
    • 4 NWA Southeastern Continental Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (with Don Carson)
    • 3 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (1 with Assassin #2, 1 with Don Carson, 1 with Billy Spears)
    • 1 NWA Tennessee Tag Team Championship (with Ron Fuller)

    World Championship Wrestling (Australia)

    • 1 IWA World Tag Team Championship (with Assassin #2)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Georgia Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (as part of The Assassins)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015 - as part of The Assassins)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Assassins - Nick Patrick (July 1, 1984 - August 18, 1984)
    • The Assassins - Hercules Hernandez (July 17, 1983 - July 21, 1984)
    • The Assassins - Masa Saito / Mr. Saito (July 2, 1981 - October 14, 1981)
    • The Assassins - Assassin #3 / Roger Smith (February 8, 1981 - June 30, 1981)
    • The Assassins - Assassin #2 / Moondog Rex (June 8, 1980 - October 18, 1980)
    • The Assassin & The Missouri Mauler - The Missouri Mauler / Larry Hamilton (March 31, 1976 - February 5, 1977)
    • The Assassins - Assassin #2 / Tom Renesto (December 1, 1961 - September 15, 1972)
    • Bolos - Great Bolo / Assassin #2 / Tom Renesto (December 27, 1962 - January 8, 1965)
    • The Hamilton Brothers - Larry Hamilton (January 1, 1957 - January 1, 1959)
  • Managed WrestlersPaul Orndorff
  • Family

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