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Masked Superstar

Masked Superstar

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 291 lbs

From: Atlanta, GA

Birthday: Dec 27th

Pro Debut: 1973

Aliases: The Paramedic, Paramedic I, Billy Crusher, Bolo Mongol, Masked Superstar 1, Super Machine, Ax, Demolition Ax, Axis the Demolisher, The International Superstar

Feds Worked For: AWA, GWF, MSW, NWA, TSW, UCW, UWF, WWF, WWWF, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), All Star Championship Wrestling (GA), Allied Powers Wrestling Federation (PA), AWA World-1 South (GA), Billtown Championship Wrestling (PA), Border City Wrestling (Canada), Bruiser Wrestling Federation (VA), Canadian Wrestling's Elite (Canada), Carolina Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Carolina Wrestling Association (NC/SC), Carolina Wrestling Federation (SC), Century Wrestling Alliance (MA), Championship International Wrestling (MI), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Championship Wrestling from Georgia (GA), CHIKARA, Continental Wrestling Association (TN), Deep Southern Championship Wrestling (GA/TN), Deutsche Wrestling Allianz (Germany), East Coast Professional Wrestling (NY/PA), East Coast Pro Wrestling (NJ/NY/PA), East Coast Wrestling Association (DE/NJ/PA), Empire State Wrestling (NY), Empire Wrestling Federation (CA), Exodus Wrestling Alliance (NC/SC), Far North Wrestling (PA), Fight the World Wrestling (NY), Fukumen MANIA (Japan), Full Impact Pro (FL), Funkdafied Wrestling Federation (DE/INNJ), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Georgia Pro Wrestling Association (GA), Georgia Wrestling Promotions (GA), GOUGE Wrestling (NC), Great Championship Wrestling (GA), Great Lakes Championship Wrestling (WI), Great Lakes Wrestling (MI), Great North Wrestling (Canada), Heroes and Legends Wrestling (IN/TN), Hoosier Pro Wrestling (IN), Impact Championship Wrestling (MA/NJ/NY), Independent Wrestling Revolution (MI/OH), International Wrestling (Canada), International Wrestling Association, International Wrestling Cartel (PA), IWA Mid South (IN), Jersey All Pro Wrestling (NJ/PA), Jersey Championship Wrestling (NJ/NY/PA), Mason-Dixon Wrestling (WV), Metro Pro Wrestling (KS), NACW, National All-Star Wrestling, National Wrestling Federation (OH), National Wrestling Superstars (DE/NJ), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), NWA Bluegrass (KY), NWA Charlotte (NC), NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (MD/PA), NWA Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), NWA Top of Texas (TX), NWA Underground (IN/MI), Osaka Pro Wrestling (Japan), Primal Conflict Wrestling (VA/WV), Pro Wrestling Blitz (IL/IN), Pro Wrestling Entertainment (PA), Pro Wrestling Superstars, Pro Wrestling Syndicate (NJ/NY), Pro Wrestling Xtreme (FL), Real Canadian Wrestling (Canada), Revolution Wrestling Alliance (IA/MN), Revolutionary Championship Wrestling (OH), Saarland Wrestling Organisation (Germany), SmashMouth Pro Wrestling (IN), Southeast Championship Wrestling (AL), Southeastern Championship Wrestling (AL/TN/GA), Squared Circle Wrestling (NY/PA), Stampede Wrestling (Canada), Steel City Wrestling (PA), Steel Domain Wrestling (MN), Top of the World Wrestling (Canada), Top Rope Promotions (MA), TNT Pro Wrestling (GA/VA), Trans World Wrestling Federation (CT/MD/NJ/PA), Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (DE/MD/NJ/PA), Ultimate Championship Wrestling (Canada), Ultimate Championship Wrestling (MI), Ultimate Wrestling (NY), USA Pro Wrestling (NJ/NY), USA Xtreme Wrestling (FL), Ward Family Promotions (VA), Warriors of Wrestling (NJ/NY), Western Carolina Championship Wrestling (NC), Wolverine Pro Wrestling (MI), World Wide Wrestling Alliance (NJ/PA), World Wrestling Council (Puerto Rico), WrestleCade Entertainment (NC), Wrestling International New Generations (Japan)

Finisher: Cobra Clutch; Swinging Neckbreaker

Signature Moves: Ax Handle, Cobra Clutch, 8-Ball Roll (Elevated Hammerlock)

 

Career Highlights: -AAW Tag Team Champion (w/ Killer Kyle)
-ASCW Southern Champion
-AWF Champion
-CIW Champion
-CIW Tag Team Champion (w/ Krash)
-EWA Champion
-GLW Tag Team Champion (w/ Krash)
-International Tag Team Champion (w/ Geeto Mongol)
-IWA Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Geeto Mongol)
-KSWA Tag Team Champion (w/ Smash)
-MCWA Midwest Champion
-North American Champion (2x)
-NWA American Champion
-NWA (Alabama/Tennessee) World Tag Team Champion (w/ Masked Superstar 2)
-NWA (Florida) Southern Champion
-NWA Georgia Champion (4x)
-NWA Georgia Tag Team Champion (w/ Austin Idol)
-NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion (w/ Masked Superstar 2)
-NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Champion
-NWA National Champion (3x)
-NWA National Tag Team Champion (2x, 1 each w/ Super Destroyer & King Kong Bundy)
-NWA (Southeastern) Gulf Coast Champion
-NWA Southeast Tag Team Champion (w/ Masked Superstar 2)
-NWA (Toronto) Television Champion
-NWA World Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Paul Jones [2nd])
-NWA World Television Champion
-UCW North American Champion
-USWL Unified Champion
-UXW Tag Team Champion (w/ Smash)
-WCCW Heritage Champion
-WWF World Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Smash, 1 w/ Smash & Crash [as a 3 man team])

Affiliates: Paramedic II, Geeto Mongol, Dick Murdoch, Masked Superstar 2, Paul Jones [2nd], The Grand Wizard, Super Destroyer, King Kong Bundy, Austin Idol, Bobby Heenan, Smash, Crush, Mr. Fuji, Krash, Demolition Blast, Lou Albano, Gene Anderson, The Great Malenko, The Grand Wizard, Johnny V, K. Y. Wakamatsu, Oliver Humperdink, Blackjack Mulligan

Notable Feuds: Gene Anderson, Jimmy Snuka, Ray Stevens, Powers of Pain, Mr. Wrestling #2, Blackjack Mulligan, André the Giant, The Mighty Igor, Antonio Inoki, Tommy Rich, Haku, Wahoo McDaniel, The British Bulldogs, Seiji Sakaguchi, Paul Jones [2nd], Tatsumi Fujinami, The Killer Bees, Dino Bravo, Mr. Wrestling, Tony Atlas, Ole Anderson, Rufus R. Jones, The Hart Foundation, The Twin Towers, Ken Patera, The Legion of Doom, Arn Anderson, The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, King Kong Bundy, Strike Force, John Studd

Other Facts: -He competed under a mask as The Paramedic and Paramedic I and without a mask as Billy Crusher and Bolo Mongol before becoming Masked Superstar
-He joined the WWF as a member of the masked team The Machines, with his name being Super Machine
-After competing for many years as Masked Superstar, he removed the mask to become Ax and join Demolition in WWF
-Some rumours suggest that Vince McMahon, Jr. originally wanted Superstar as the transitional champion between Bob Backlund and Hulk Hogan, before going with the Iron Sheik in that position.
-Andre the Giant was a close friend and was the godfather to both of of Superstar's daughters
-Appeared in the movie "No Holds Barred" in 1989
-Former member of the Heenan Family (Georgia version)
-Ranked #94 in the 1991 PWI 500 (as Axis the Demolisher)
-Ranked #185 in the 1992 PWI 500 (as Axis the Demolisher)
-Ranked #226 in the 1993 PWI 500 (as Axis the Demolisher)
-Ranked #198 in the 1994 PWI 500 (as Axis the Demolisher)
-Ranked #207 in the 1995 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Ranked #262 in the 1996 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Ranked #275 in the 1997 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Ranked #324 in the 1998 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Ranked #319 in the 1999 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Ranked #359 in the 2000 PWI 500 (as Ax)
-Inducted into the East Tennessee Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Heroes in 2011
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2014
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026 (as Ax; w/ Smash as Demolition)

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Spotlight in History

  • 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title

Week of Sun 06-07 to Sat: 06-13

  • 06-07 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-07 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
  • 06-07 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 06-07 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-07 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 06-07 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-07 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-07 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 06-07 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-07 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-07 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title
  • 06-08 1959 Frankie Kovacs & Jerry Miller def. Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
  • 06-08 2013 L. J. McDaniels became the SWCW Hardcore Champion
  • 06-08 2013 Hurricane Ross def. Billy Ray for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2019 Michael Duplanti def. Anarchy [2nd] for the NAW Lightweight Title
  • 06-08 2019 Big Smooth def. Hurricane Ross for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2024 Billie the Kiid became the NAW Indigenous Land Champion
  • 06-08 2024 Daniel Aaron Michalles def. Pastor Brent for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
  • 06-08 2024 Eddie LeVaughn def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Heavyweight Title
  • 06-08 2024 Michael Duplanti became the NAW Openweight Champion
  • 06-08 2024 Speeding Bullet (Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro) def. The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Manico) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 06-09 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-09 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
  • 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Title
  • 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Title
  • 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Title
  • 06-10 2006 Dexter Hardaway became the AACW Mid-American Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-10 2023 MLP became the XDWF New GenX Champion
  • 06-11 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
  • 06-11 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
  • 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Title
  • 06-11 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
  • 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
  • 06-11 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
  • 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
  • 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Title
  • 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Title
  • 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Title
  • 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Title
  • 06-12 2009 El Latino became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-12 2021 Brawler Morrison def. Blade [2nd] for the UWO Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 06-13 1969 Chuck Karbo became the TSW North American Champion
  • 06-13 1978 Karl Krupp became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 06-13 1998 The Bad Boys (Splash Jackson & Bull Schmitt) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
  • 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
  • 06-13 2008 Josh Michaels became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
  • 06-13 2009 The Canadian Red Devil became the ComPro Showtime Champion
  • 06-13 2015 Seth Angel & Adrian Dell def. Nemesis (Bobby Starr & Damien Morte) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
  • 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
  • 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
  • 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
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