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Haystacks Calhoun

Haystacks Calhoun

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 601 lbs

From: Morgan's Corner, AR

Birthday: Aug 3rd

Pro Debut: Late 1950s

Aliases: Country Boy Calhoun, Haystack Calhoun, Hillbilly Calhoun

Feds Worked For: NWA-West, TSW, AWA, NWA, WWF, WWWF, Al Haft Sports (IL/OH), Atlantic Athletic Commission (MA), Big Bear Promotions (Canada), Big Time Wrestling (Canada), Big Time Wrestling (MI), Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Championship Wrestling USA (OR), Continental Wrestling Association (AL/TN), Fred Kohler Enterprises (IL), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Grand Prix Wrestling (Canada), Gulas Wrestling Enterprises (TN), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), International Wrestling (Canada), International Wrestling Enterprise (Japan), Japan Wrestling Association (Japan), Kola Kwariani Booking Office (NY), M & M Promotions (NM/TX), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Mid-Pacific Promotions (HI), Mike London Sports (AZ/CO/NM), Minnesota Boxing & Wrestling Club (MN), New Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Northwest Wrestling Promotions (Canada), National Wrestling Federation (NJ/NY/OH/PA), NWA Big Time Wrestling (CA), NWA Capitol Wrestling (CT/DE/MD/NJ/NY/PA), NWA Chicago (IL), NWA Detroit (MI), NWA Hollywood (CA), NWA Los Angeles (CA), NWA Mid-America (AL/TN), NWA Vancouver (Canada), P. L. Pinkie George Promotions (IA), Pacific Coast Athletic Club (CA), Pacific Northwest Wrestling (OR/WA), San Francisco (CA), Stampede Wrestling (Canada), Studio Wrestling (PA), Super Pro Wrestling (PA), Wolverine Wrestling (MI), Wrestling Promotions, Inc. (AZ)

Finisher: BIg Splash

Signature Moves: Sitting on Opponents, Powerslam, Hit with Horseshoe

 

Career Highlights: -NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Kevin Sullivan)
-NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Southern Tag Team Champion (w/ Amazing Zuma)
-NWA (Vancouver) Canadian Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Don Leo Jonathan)
-TSW United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Jack Brisco)
-WWA International Tag Team Champion (w/ Abe Jacobs)
-WWWF World Tag Team Champion (w/ Tony Garea)

Affiliates: Jack Brisco, Don Leo Jonathan, Man Mountain Mike, Johnny Weaver, Abe Jacobs, Amazing Zuma, George Becker, Victor Rivera, Larry Zbyszko, Tony Garea, Billy Watson, Fred Curry, Bruno Sammartino, Red Bastien, Bobo Brazil, Kevin Sullivan, Jay Strongbow, Jackie Fargo, Ben Justice, Dominic DeNucci

Notable Feuds: Dick the Bruiser, Jerry Graham, Happy Humphrey, Pampero Firpo, Tim Brooks, Lumberjack Pierre, Lumberjack Luke, Bill Miller, Jack Terry, Tom Renesto, Mikel Scicluna, The Assassin, Aldo Bogni, Bronko Lubich, Gorilla Monsoon, Killer Kowalski, Jerry Graham, Al Costello, Don Kent, Toru Tanaka, Swede Hanson, Skull Murphy, John Tolos, Rip Hawk, Homer O'Dell, The Sheik, Luke Graham, Ivan Kameroff, Johnny Valiant, Guy Mitchell, George Harris, Soldat Gorky, Mitsu Arakawa, Mr. Fuji, Brute Bernard, Jimmy Valiant, Tojo Yamamoto, Buddy Rogers, Hans Schmidt, Eddie Graham, Missouri Mauler, George Cannon, Kinji Shibuya, Lou Albano, Freddie Blassie, Waldo Von Erich, Art Neilson, Johnny Valentine, Ricky Romero, Chris Tolos, Lumberjack Pierre, Tony Altimore, Scott Irwin, Butcher Vachon, Stan Stasiak, Ike Eakins, Johnny Rodz, Alex Pérez, Karl von Brauner, Gene Kiniski, Frank Valois, Jack Lanza, Bull Curry, Spiros Arion, Giant Baba, Dutch Savage, Bob Orton, Haru Sasaki, Mike DiBiase, The Von Stroheims

Other Facts: -Real name was William Dee Calhoun
-Father of pro wrestler Haystacks Calhoun, Jr.
-Pro wrestler B. J. Calhoun claimed to be a relative of Haystacks, but that relationship was never proven.
-Formed a tag team with Man Mountain Mike that holds the record for the heaviest tag team ever; over 1200 pounds.
-Made an uncredited appearance in the movie "Requiem For a Heavyweight" in 1962
-Passed away on December 7, 1989 at the age of 56 due to complications from diabetes and is buried in Scott Cemetery in Collin County, TX
-Some of his wrestling memorabilia is on display at a museum in Collin County, TX
-Posthumously inducted into the Legacy Wing of the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017

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  • 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Title
  • 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Title

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  • 05-17 1965 Bull Curry def. Karl Kox for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 05-17 1971 Dusty Rhodes def. Bill Watts for the TSW North American Title
  • 05-17 1986 Bruiser Brody def. Rick Rude for the WCCW Television Title
  • 05-17 1987 The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) def. Rick Steiner & Sting for the UWF Tag Team Titles
  • 05-17 1996 The Bad Boyz (Krull Danzig & Brett Knight) def. The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Dan Wilder) for the WWEmp Tag Team Titles
  • 05-17 2008 El Super Colibri def. Tim Rockwell for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 05-17 2008 Michael York def. Brett Taylor for the SECW Light Heavyweight Title
  • 05-17 2008 Michael York became the SECW Eastern Oklahoma Champion
  • 05-17 2009 Kevin Morgan became the AWFUL Heavyweight Champion
  • 05-17 2014 The Sexy Camachos (Angel Camacho & Roberto Camacho & Vinnie Camacho) def. Team Bull (The Bronze Bull & Bobby Starr) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-17 2025 El Gallardo def. E-Bone for the EPW International Title
  • 05-17 2025 Anarchy [2nd] def. Brandon Warhawk for the UWE Apex Title
  • 05-17 2025 Faded Ghoul def. Fuel for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-17 2025 Deacon Hendrix def. Father Padge for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-18 1970 Boris Malenko def. Mil Mascaras for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 05-18 1973 Jose Lothario def. Blackjack Mulligan for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 05-18 1979 Mark Lewin became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
  • 05-18 1984 Gino Hernandez def. Jimmy Garvin for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 05-18 2007 Lonnie Valdez & Epic became the ACW Tag Team Champions
  • 05-18 2013 The P.I.N.K. Nation (Ray Martinez & Tommy Toops) def. Bobby Burns & Sam Stackhouse (substituting for Psycho Sawyer) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-18 2013 B-Arthur became the SRPW Womens Champion
  • 05-18 2013 Anarchy [2nd] def. The Mercenary for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-18 2014 Striker def. Robert Lee for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 05-18 2019 Skylar Slice def. Erica for the MSWA Ladies Title
  • 05-18 2024 Black Flag Rising (Anarchy [2nd] & The Faded Ghoul) def. The War Hearts (Brandon Warhawk & Seth Daniels) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 05-18 2024 Voiceless Society (Tyler Watts & E-Bone) def. Malachi & Ozzy Hendrix for the CAPW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-19 1937 Hugh Nichols def. Bobby Chick for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Title
  • 05-19 1980 Gino Hernandez def. Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
  • 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 Titles
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac II & Cactus Jack def. Jeff Jarrett & Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
  • 05-19 1989 Super Zodiac def. Eric Embry for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 05-19 2007 Brent Albright def. Rocco Valentino for the NWA-U Universal Heavyweight Title
  • 05-19 2007 Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) def. Mass Destruction (Spoiler 2000 & The Bounty Hunter) for the NWA-U Universal Tag Team Titles
  • 05-19 2012 Ignition def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 05-19 2012 Super Skunk Ape, Jr. def. Se7en for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 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 Title
  • 05-19 2023 Brody Wortman def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Skidz def. Brody Wortman for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Skidz for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Drake Gallows def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Drake Gallows for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Brandon Groom def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Punk Synister def. Brandon Groom for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Jason Simon def. Punk Synister for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Nibira def. Jason Simon for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-19 2023 Mikey O'Shea def. Nibira for the MajCW 24/7 On Call Title
  • 05-20 1980 Junkyard Dog def. Terry Gordy for the MSW Louisiana Title
  • 05-20 2006 Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) def. The Old School Assassins (Brad Michaels & Seth Allen) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-20 2006 John O'Malley became the IZW Cruiserweight Champion
  • 05-20 2017 Robyn Reid def. Erica for the IZW Womens Title
  • 05-20 2017 Beach Bod Gods (Angel Camacho & Ray the Bae) def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-20 2017 Kevin Morgan def. Johnny Z for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 05-20 2017 Riker def. Mr. Nasty for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-20 2022 Wesley Crane def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-20 2023 Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) def. Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 05-20 2023 Cappuccino Jones def. Dan Webber for the UWE Heavyweight Title
  • 05-21 1984 Kevin Von Erich def. Killer Khan for the WCCW Television Title
  • 05-21 2004 Cade Sydal def. X-Cal for the SRPW Light Heavyweight Title
  • 05-21 2004 Michael Faith def. Butch Dalton for the TPW Heavyweight Title
  • 05-21 2004 New Canada (AWOL & Jon Davis) def. Sexy Bologna (Anthony Jackson & Sudden Impact) for the TPW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-21 2016 Skylar Slice def. Athena for the IZW Queens Title
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the IWR Tag Team Titles
  • 05-21 2017 Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) def. The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) for the TCW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-22 1955 Mike Clancy def. Ricki Starr for the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Title
  • 05-22 1972 Bill Watts def. Dale Lewis for the TSW North American Title
  • 05-22 1985 The Nightmare [1st]/The Masked Champion/The Champion def. Terry Taylor for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
  • 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 Titles
  • 05-22 2021 Father Padge def. Revan for the BCW Buzzsaw Title
  • 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 Titles
  • 05-23 2004 Se7en & Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz & Mr. Brown for the ACW Tag Team Titles
  • 05-23 2004 Li'l Joe def. Bernie Donderwitz for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 05-23 2009 Maniac Mike def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
  • 05-23 2009 Sage def. Rage Logan for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
  • 05-23 2010 Damien Morte def. Crisstopher Crow for the SWCW Cruiserweight Title
  • 05-23 2015 Brad Michaels def. Jermaine Johnson for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 05-23 2020 Cody Burns def. Drake Gallows for the BCW Heavyweight Title
  • 05-23 2021 Luke Savage def. Garcia for the ASP Mid-American Title
  • 05-23 2021 Malik Mayfield became the ASP Livestream Champion
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  • Donna Christanello May 23rd
  • Babyface D'Amanti May 23rd
  • Silento Rodriguez May 23rd
  • Ricky Romero May 24th
  • Shane Rawls May 24th
  • Gemini [2nd] May 24th
  • Lucas May 24th
  • Paul Walker May 25th
  • Guy Atticus May 25th
  • Quarky Storm May 25th
  • Dominique Lereaux May 25th
  • Dark Journey May 25th
  • Michael York May 25th
  • Reggie Lincoln May 26th
  • Tank Bryson May 26th
  • Michael Duplanti May 26th
  • Justin Adams May 26th
  • Crucifer May 27th
  • Kelly Kiniski May 27th
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  • Edge Stone May 28th
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  • Kamala May 28th
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  • Samu May 29th
  • Psycho Mike May 29th
  • Max McGuirk May 29th
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  • Jake Roberts May 30th
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  • Fuel May 31st
  • Mascara Purpura May 31st
  • Ross Von Erich Jun 1st
  • Anna Jackson Jun 1st
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  • Diamond Lil Jun 1st
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