WWE WVR BUFFALO WRESTLING ILIO DIPAOLO LOUIE TORRES VS JOHN TOLOS & CHRIS 4/8/1960 NY 4K 60FPS

John Tolos, nicknamed "The Golden Greek", (April 5, 1931 – May 28, 2009[1]) was a Canadian professional wrestler, and professional wrestling manager. John Tolos Tolos in 1956 Birth nameJohn TolosBornApril 5, 1931 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada[1]DiedMay 28, 2009 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]Cause of deathKidney failureFamilyChris Tolos (brother)Professional wrestling careerRing nameJohn Tolos[2]Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]Billed weight240 lb (109 kg)[3]Trained byWee Willie Davis[2][1]Debut1951Retired1992 Professional wrestling career edit Freddie Blassie bites Tolos's face during a 1971 match Tolos was born on April 5, 1931, in Hamilton, Ontario to Greek parents, Nicolaos and Evangelia (Evangeline) Tolos. During the 1950s and 60s, he was part of The Canadian Wrecking Crew with his brother Chris Tolos. On December 28, 1963, they captured the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship in Teaneck, New Jersey in two straight falls from Gorilla Monsoon and Killer Kowalski. While both teams were heels at the time, the Tolos Brothers did a television interview prior to the title match, "looking forward" to seeing all of their fans in Teaneck. That night, they were cheered throughout. As a vicious heel known as the "Golden Greek", Tolos also engaged in a long time rivalry with "Classy" Freddie Blassie in the LeBell family's World Wrestling Association, often feuding over the Americas Championship.[4] Tolos had a run in Herb Abrams' Universal Wrestling Federation from 1990 to mid-1991, managing Cowboy Bob Orton, Cactus Jack and The Power Twins as well as serving as color commentator on the UWF's Fury Hour program. Tolos joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for a brief stint in early-1991 as Coach (a classic coach, complete with a whistle), managing The Beverly Brothers and "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, replacing Hennig's former manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who was then moving into a full-time broadcaster's role.[5] When a back injury sidelined Hennig for more than a year, Tolos was replaced by The Genius as The Beverly Brothers' manager and departed the WWF. Tolos would return to Abrams' UWF as color commentator from 1992 through the promotion's final show in 1994. He also managed Cowboy Bob Orton, The Power Twins and Cactus Jack. Death edit Tolos died in Los Angeles, California, on May 28, 2009, from kidney failure[6] following a series of heart attacks and strokes.[1]