Uncle Elmer was primarily a regional gimmick wrestler, employed for his massive size and unique personality.
16 Facts About Uncle Elmer
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Uncle Elmer is best known as Uncle Elmer in the World Wrestling Federation from 1985 to 1986.
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Uncle Elmer married Joyce Stazko on an episode of Saturday Night's Main Event II, which was a major media event at the time.
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Uncle Elmer used several ring names, including the "Pascagoula Plowboy".
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Uncle Elmer used many gimmicks in Tennessee, including Giant Rebel, the Lone Ranger, Giant Hillbilly and Tiny Fraizer.
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Uncle Elmer won the belts again in 1978 while teaming with Terry Sawyer.
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Uncle Elmer was a member of a stable named the Hillbillies, which included Hillbilly Jim, Cousin Junior, and Cousin Luke.
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The Hillbillies' gimmick was that of simple-minded country folk who performed square dances in the ring, with Uncle Elmer perpetually eating from an enormous bucket labeled "Uncle Elmer's Fried Pig Parts".
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Uncle Elmer competed at the Los Angeles part of WrestleMania 2 in 1986, where he lost to "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.
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Uncle Elmer would remain in the WWF until May 1986, leaving the company after a quick loss to King Kong Bundy at Saturday Night's Main Event VI.
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Uncle Elmer won the CWA Super Heavyweight Championship on November 17,1986 by defeating Goliath.
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Uncle Elmer dropped the belt to Jerry Blackwell, but was awarded the title again in 1988.
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Uncle Elmer held the championship until the promotion abandoned it later that year.
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Uncle Elmer wrestled his last matches in 1989 and for a period of time, had his own promotion, and was involved in training future star Hardcore Holly.
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Uncle Elmer was married to his wife Joyce from 1985 until his death, and she traveled with him as he wrestled.
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Uncle Elmer made an appearance as himself on an Andy Kaufman special on PBS in 1983, drinking raw eggs.