Everett Marshall (November 4, 1905 - February 10, 1973) was an American

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, who won championship titles in the

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(MWA), National Wrestling Association (NWA) and Rocky Mountains.

Early life

Everett Marshall was born on November 4, 1905 in

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to Claude and Pearl Marshall.

Professional wrestling career

Marshall frequently used armlocks and armpulls. His finisher was The Airplane Spin. Marshall won the MWA World Heavyweight Title (Ohio version) in 1935.

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previously held the title. The MWA awarded the title to Ray Steele in February 1937. After Steele was injured in a car accident, Marshall was again awarded the title. In May 1937, Marshall defeated Chief Little Beaver for the NWA Texas World Heavyweight Title. Marshall met

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for the NWA World Heavyweight Title in June 1936 at Red Bird Stadium in Columbus, OH. Marshall defeated Ali Baba to claim the title, but it is not recognized. The title was awarded to

when Pesek was the only contender to post a $1000 bond. Pesek's recognition as champion was then withdrawn and the title was awarded back to Marshall at the 1938 NBA/NWA annual meeting. In February 1939,

Lou Thesz Aloysius Martin "Lou" Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002) was an American professional wrestler. He was a three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and held the title for a combined total of 10 years, three months and nine days (3,749 ...

defeated Marshall for the title in St. Louis, MO. Marshall held the Rock Mountain Heavyweight Title at various times in 1945-1947.

Championships and accomplishments

** MWA Heavyweight Championship ( 1 time) *

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( 1 times)¹ *

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(2017) *

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**( Class of 2011) *''

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'' **

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( Class of 2009) ¹This title is not the same championship nor does it have any connection to the world championship recognized and owned by the National Wrestling Alliance.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Marshall, Everett 1905 births 1973 deaths American male professional wrestlers People from La Junta, Colorado Professional wrestlers from Colorado Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum