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John Lanzo

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John Lanzo

Born October 14, 1935 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died December 8, 2021 · aged 86

John Mortl Lanzo was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Blackjack Lanza. Along with his long-term tag team partner, Blackjack Mulligan, Lanza was one-half of The Blackjacks: "black cowboy hat-wearing, cowboy boot-stomping, rugged hombres who drew money wherever they went". From the 1960s to 1980s, Lanza wrestled for promotions such as the American Wrestling Associati…

Known For

Villains of the Squared CircleVillains of the Squared Circle · 1986
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
MovieActionDrama
The most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.
AWA Super SundayAWA Super Sunday · 1983
AWA Super Sunday
★ 7.51983
MovieActionDrama
AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defends his title against Hulk Hogan in the main event. Plus Jerry Lawler, Wendi Richter, and more in action.
The Life And Times of Paul BoeschThe Life And Times of Paul Boesch · 1994
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
★ 10.01994
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
AWA Christmas Night 1983AWA Christmas Night 1983 · 1983
AWA Christmas Night 1983
1983
Movie
The American Wrestling Association is live from the St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring a main event between AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel and Mad Dog Vachon.
WWF SuperstarsWWF Superstars · 1986
WWF Superstars
★ 7.21986
SeriesAction & Adventure
WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
Tuesday Night TitansTuesday Night Titans · 1984
Tuesday Night Titans
★ 9.01984
SeriesComedyDrama
Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
AWA Arena ShowsAWA Arena Shows · 1981
AWA Arena Shows
1981
SeriesAction & Adventure
The American Wrestling Association takes its unique brand of sports-entertainment to locations around the world; these classic AWA events feature the top competitors in the Minnesota-based territory, and many were never broadcast on television.

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