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Dick the Bruiser

Dick the Bruiser

The world of wrestling has had its share of combatants who looked mean.  Yet we doubt that there was anyone who looked meaner (even if he tried not to) than William Affis; A.K.A. Dick the Bruiser.

With his gravelly voice and rough exterior Dick the Bruiser was a great heel in the golden age of wrestling and one look at the cigar chomping ruffian, few thought he could be defeated.  The Bruiser would garner numerous regional titles and become a star in Indianapolis where he ran the regional promotion.  Along with the Crusher, Affis became an unlikely good guy, but did so without changing any aspect of his persona.  A legendary tough guy, Dick the Bruiser does deserve place in a Wrestling Hall of Fame, but considering his limited (if any) work with the WWE, he might not get in.

Should Dick the Bruiser be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

  • Other Aliases: William Affis (Real Name)
  • Billed From: U.S.A. (Reno, NV)
  • Key Championships Held: AWA World Heavyweight
    AWA World Tag Team (5) w/The Crusher
    NWA United States Heavyweight (Chicago)
    NWA United States Heavyweight (Detroit) (4)
    NWA United States Heavyweight (Hawaii)
    NWA International Tag Team w/The Crusher
    NWA Missouri Heavyweight (3)
    NWA World Tag Team (Chicago) w/Gene Kiniski
    WWA Heavyweight (11)
    WWA World Tag Team (14) (6w/The Crusher, 3w/Wilber Snyder, 1w/Bruno Sammartino, 1w/Spike Huber, 1w/Bill Miller, 1w/Jeff Van Kamp, 1w/Buddy Colt)
  • Why they will get in: He is a certifiable legend.
  • Why they won't get in: None of his accolades happened in the WWE.
  • Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.  Wins his first major title winning the United States belt against Wilbur Snyder (12/14/57)
    2.  Purchased the Indianapolis territory (1964)
    3.  Won his lone AWA World Heavyweight Title against Mad Dog Vachon (11/12/66)
    4.  Along with the Crusher lost a brutal Cage Match to the Vachons (8/14/70)
    5.  At the age of 53 won the NWA Missouri Title from Ken Patera (1/1/82)

Should Dick the Bruiser be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

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