Terry Taylor
For many years now, Terry Taylor has been a part of wrestling management. He also helps younger wrestlers with their in ring performance as well as traits needed to become a successful sports entertainer. However; before he ever put on a jacket and tie, Terry Taylor was one of the most well known wrestlers in the world.
Career History
Though he never won any major world championships, Terry Taylor collected numerous titles from all over the country for many years... His first major victory was in August 22, 1980, in Atlanta when Taylor won the NWA national television championship... Staying in the NWA organization Taylor went on to become the junior heavyweight champ... While wrestling for the AWA, he collected the international heavyweight title, and later the world champion... In 1986 Terry won the Universal tag team titles in Tulsa, Oklahoma with partner "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. He would retain the titles (then lose them a short time later), this time teaming with Chris Adams... The most famous stint Taylor ever had was the time he spent in the World Wrestling Federation where he was managed by Bobby the Brain Heenan and he was known as the Red Rooster... His last major victory came in 1992 when he captured the NWA United States tag team championships with his partner Greg the Hammer Valentine... Is credited for helping WCW's cruiserweight division become so successful.
Wrestling Style
Terry Taylor was an extremely gifted professional wrestler, mastering the art with skills he picjed up while traveling the world...He was never quite known for one single style of fighting, as he was a brawler, and technical wizard, or a high flyer when he needed to be... Always had the ability to bring the best fighter out of his opponents.
Did You Know?
Terry Taylor has portrayed all of the following personas, Terrence Taylor of the York Foundation (where he tagged with Tommy Rich and Ricky Morton), The Taylor Made Man and Dr. Feel Good...Taylor was the host of WCW Saturday Night for a short time...Terry Taylor's old theme song years ago was "Freeze Frame" by the J. Gieles band....Has worked behind the scenes at both the WWF and WCW.
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