Eddie Sharkey
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| Eddie Sharkey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edward Shyman |
| Born | February 4, 1936 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Dixie Jordan (divorced) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Billed height | 5"9 |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Debut | 1950 |
Eddie Sharkey (born February 4, 1936) is an American professional wrestler, promoter, and trainer. He is often called "the Trainer of Champions".[2] Eddie Sharkey began his career in the wrestling industry as a wrestler in the 1950s. However, it was his work as a trainer and mentor that brought him widespread recognition. He has been instrumental in training many of the most notable talents in the sport including Jesse Ventura and the Road Warriors.[3]
Professional wrestling career
American Wrestling Association & National Wrestling Association
Eddie Sharkey's career in professional wrestling commenced on the carnival circuit in the late 1950s where he was trained and promoted by Boris Malenko, Bob Geigel, and Joe Scarpello.
Sharkey made his American Wrestling Association (AWA) debut in Fargo, North Dakota in 1961 where he assumed the role of a babyface. During his tenure he had feuds with Danny Hodge, Bob Boyer, and Jack Donovan. Sharkey left the AWA over a disagreement with promoter Verne Gagne.
In September 1968, Sharkey clinched the National Wrestling Association (NWA) United States Heavyweight Championship from Jack Donovan. The title was later retired.[4][5]
Pro Wrestling America
In 1982, after leaving the AWA as a result of a pay dispute with promoter
In 1986, Eddie Sharkey and promoter Tony Condello worked out an agreement for PWA wrestlers to appear in televised wrestling events in central Canada.
While running the promotion Pro Wrestling America Sharkey recognized wrestling talent in four of the bouncers at a local Minneapolis bar (Hawk, Animal, Rick Rude, and Barry Darsow). Sharkey convinced the men to try professional and trained the men himself. The four became known as the Road Warriors.
Pro Wrestling America has lead tours throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Asia, the Middle East.
Personal life
Growing up in Minneapolis, Sharkey was a huge wrestling fan. His father, Tom Shyman, would frequently bring him to wrestling matches. Sharkey took up boxing in his teens before transitioning into pro wrestling. Sharkey's brother, James Shyman is an actor, director, and film producer.
Sharkey married professional wrestler Princess Little Cloud (Dixie Jordan). They have two children together.
Wrestlers trained
- Jesse Ventura
- Road Warrior Animal
- Road Warrior Hawk
- Bob Backlund
- Austin Aries
- Bam Neely
- Larry Cameron
- Shawn Daivari
- Barry Darsow
- Derrick Dukes
- Paul Ellering
- Mike Enos
- Josette Bynum
- Tommy Jammer
- Nikita Koloff
- Lacey
- Lenny Lane
- John Nord
- Johnny Love
- Charlie Norris
- ODB
- Rain
- Ricky Rice
- Rick Rude
- Erick Rowan
- Mighty Angus
- Rick Steiner
- Teijo Kahn
- Sean Waltman
- The Warlord
- Tom Zenk
- Wayne Bloom
- Jerry Lynn
- Madusa
- Valentin Bravo
Championships and accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- National Wrestling Alliance
- FLWA
- FLWA South Haven Title (1 time)
References
- ^ "Eddie Sharkey OWW Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Staff: Shawn Daivari". The Academy School of Professional Wrestling. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ "10 Forgotten Wrestlers Who Played A Major Part In A Legend's Career". TheSportster. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ a b "NWA United States Heavyweight Title (Central States version)". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "List of CAC Award Winners". Cauliflower Alley Club. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
External links
- Official Website at the Wayback Machine (archived October 28, 2009)
- Eddie Sharkey's profile at Cagematch.net
