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Spoiler

Spoiler

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 250 lbs

From: Parts Unknown

Birthday: Mar 4th

Pro Debut: 1955

Aliases: Sonny Cooper, Baby Face Jardine, The Butcher, Butcher Jardine, Spoiler #1, Don Jardine, Masked Enforcer #2, Original Super Destroyer

Feds Worked For: MSW, WCCW, SoCW, TSW, AWA, NWA, WWF, WWWF, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Continental Wrestling Association (KY/TN), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), International Wrestling (Canada), International Wrestling Alliance (Australia), Japan Wrestling Association (Japan), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC/VA), Mid-Pacific Promotions (HI), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Detroit (MI), NWA Vancouver (Canada), Pacific Northwest Wrestling (OR/WA), Southeastern Championship Wrestling (AL/MS/TN), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Stampede Wrestling (Canada), World Championship Wrestling (Australia), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico)

Finisher: Iron Claw

Signature Moves: Top Rope Elbow Smash, Top Rope Stomp to the Chest, Arm Twist Ropewalk Chop

 

Career Highlights: -IWA Australian Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Waldo Von Erich; 1 w/ Mario Milano)
-IWA Champion
-NWA (Amarillo) International Champion (4x)
-NWA (Amarillo) North American Tag Team Champion (w/ Dutch Savage)
-NWA American Champion (5x)
-NWA American Tag Team Champion (6x; 3 w/ Gary Hart; 2 w/ Mark Lewin; 1 w/ Spoiler #2)
-NWA Americas Tag Team Champion (w/ The Hood)
-NWA Central States Champion
-NWA Florida Champion (3x)
-NWA (Florida) Southern Champion
-NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Spoiler #2)
-NWA Georgia Champion (3x)
-NWA (Mid-America) United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Smasher Sloan)
-NWA (Mid-America) World Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Smasher Sloan)
-NWA Mississippi Champion (2x)
-NWA Mobile Champion
-NWA National Champion (2x)
-NWA Nebraska Champion
-NWA Southwest Tag Team Champion (w/ Dutch Savage)
-NWA Tennessee Tag Team Champion (w/ Smasher Sloan)
-NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
-NWA Texas Champion (2x)
-NWA Texas Tag Team Champion (w/ Mark Lewin)
-NWA (Texas) United States Champion
-NWA (Texas) United States Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Gary Hart and Spoiler #2)
-NWA (Vancouver) Canadian Tag Team Champion (w/ Dutch Savage)
-NWA (Vancouver) World Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Dutch Savage)
-NWA Western States Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Dory Funk, Jr.)
-TSW North American Champion (3x)
-TSW United States Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Spoiler #2 and Dusty Rhodes)
-WCCW Television Champion (3x)
-WWC North American Champion
-WWC North American Tag Team Champion (w/ Spoiler #2)
-WWF National Champion

Affiliates: Spoiler #2, Smasher Sloan/Spoiler #2. Percy Pringle III, Lou Albano, Waldo Von Erich, Mario Milano, Dutch Savage, Gary Hart, Mark Lewin, The Hood, Dory Funk, Jr., Dusty Rhodes, Bobby Duncum, Sr., Brute Bernard, Paul Ellering, The Road Warriors, Jake Roberts, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Matt Borne, The Iron Sheik, The Sheik, Bronko Lubich, Ivan Koloff, Johnny Valentine, Angelo Mosca

Notable Feuds: Wahoo McDaniel, Billy Red Lyons, Grizzly Smith, Sonny King, Fritz Von Erich, Swede Hanson, Pedro Morales, Tiger Conway, Jr., Mr. Wrestling II, Paul Jones, Jack Brisco, Jerry Brisco, Rene Goulet, Dusty Rhodes, José Lothario, Johnny Weaver, Nick Kozak, Giant Baba, The Crusher, Reggie Parks, Brad Armstrong, Bugsy McGraw, Bill Watts, Danny Hodge, Joe Scarpa/Jay Strongbow, Klondike Bill, Steve Keirn, Michiaki Yoshimura, Mark Lewin, Don Leo Jonathan, Mike Graham, Dean Ho, Ernie Ladd, Kintaro Oki, Red Bastien, Man Mountain Campbell/Luke Brown/Big Boy Brown, David Von Erich, Dick Slater, Mr. Moto, Dory Funk, Jr., Terry Funk, Bruiser Brody, Dan Miller/Mr. M, Dominic DeNucci, Omar Atlas, Toyonobori, Brute Bernard/The Brute, Antonio Inoki, Waldo Von Erich, Haystacks Calhoun, Andre the Giant, Joe Blanchard, Ken Patera, Bob Armstrong, Tex McKenzie, Rikidozan, El Halcon, Sputnik Monroe, Ted DiBiase, Alfred Hays

Other Facts: -Real name was Donald Delbert Jardine
-Former husband of pro wrestler Evelyn Stevens
-Sometimes billed from Singapore. He was actually from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
-Wrestled his first match at age 15.
-Was given the gimmick of The Spoiler by Fritz Von Erich.
-The Spoiler headlined against WWWF champion Pedro Morales in Madison Square Garden. At the time, MSG had a rule barring masked wrestlers, so Jardine wrestled without his mask. The rule was in place for several years until Mil Mascaras made his MSG debut wearing a mask against an unmasked Don Jardine!
-Lost a Hair vs. Mask Match to Fritz Von Erich on October 15, 1968 in WCCW
-Lost a Hair vs. Mask Match to Bret Hart on January 13, 1985 in WWF
-The Spoiler retired from wrestling and lived with his wife in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
-He was a manager of a car wash and wrote poetry
-He sculpted in clay and carved faces in the bark of cotton wood trees
-He also volunteered for the Literacy Program teaching young children to read.
-Was Best Man in Gary Hart's wedding in 1968
-Former member of The Legion of Doom
-Passed away on December 16, 2006 due to complications from a heart attack and leukemia. He was in the process of writing a novel based on his many wrestling experiences when he passed.

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  • 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
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  • 05-19 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 1984 The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) def. The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Jerry Dean/Jerry Storm became the BPW Lion Heart Champion
  • 05-19 2018 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Champion
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Champion
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Champions
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Champion
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Champion
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Champions
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-22 2009 Texas Outlaws, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk & Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the EPW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Champion
  • 05-22 2021 Paul Puertorico became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 05-23 1984 The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) def. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
  • 05-24 1954 Rocco Perez def. Frenchy Roy for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-24 2020 Shawn Sanders became the ASP Mid-American Champion
  • 05-25 1986 Terry Taylor def. Buzz Sawyer for the UWF Television Champion
  • 05-25 2013 Brock Landers became the SWCW All-American Champion
  • 05-25 2013 The American Pitbulls (Craig Stevens & Jason Jaxon) def. The Investment (Jason Noal & Jay Sinn) for the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-25 2019 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Apex Champion
  • 05-25 2019 Simply the Future (Alex Royal & J. D.) became the UWE Tag Team Champions
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