Eddie Sharkey was born on February 4,1936 and is an American former professional wrestler, promoter, and trainer, widely recognized as "the Trainer of Champions".
12 Facts About Eddie Sharkey
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Eddie Sharkey began his career as a wrestler in the 1950s, but it is his contributions as a trainer and mentor that brought him widespread recognition.
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Eddie Sharkey has been instrumental in training many of the most notable talents in sports entertainment including Jesse Ventura and the Road Warriors.
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Eddie Sharkey left the AWA over a disagreement with promoter Verne Gagne.
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In September 1968, Eddie Sharkey clinched the National Wrestling Association United States Heavyweight Championship from Jack Donovan.
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In 1982, after leaving the AWA as a result of a pay dispute with promoter Verne Gagne, Eddie Sharkey was approached by fifteen other wrestlers similarly upset with Gagne over withholding payment and convinced Eddie Sharkey to start his own promotion.
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Eddie Sharkey duly set up his own promotion Pro Wrestling America, starring his own trainees such as the two future members of the Road Warriors tag team as well as Rick Rude, and Barry Darsow.
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Eddie Sharkey was able to sign other wrestlers including Paul Ellering, Tom Zenk, Nikita Koloff, The Destruction Crew and the Steiner Brothers as well as Mad Dog Vachon, Bruiser Brody, Larry Cameron often making appearances.
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Eddie Sharkey convinced the men to try professional and trained the men himself.
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Eddie Sharkey's father, Tom Shyman, was a first-generation immigrant from Poland who worked in the liquor-display business and would frequently bring him to wrestling matches.
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Eddie Sharkey took up boxing in his teens before transitioning into pro wrestling.
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Eddie Sharkey's brother, James Shyman is an actor, director, and film producer.