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10 Popular Wrestlers From The '70s Today's Wrestling Fans Might Not Know

Vivian Vachon

Mad Dog And Butcher Vachon are legendary performers in wrestling history. Yet, their sister, Vivian had her claim to fame in the 1970s as well. In the early 1970s, Vivian would feud with notorious women's champion, Fabulous Moolah. Moolah trained Vachon and their rivalry included Bettie Boucher and Toni Rose.

Also during this time, Vivian would become California Women's Champion and capture the AWA World Women's title. With her brothers, Vivian would star in the motion picture, Wrestling Queen. Vivian was also the aunt to Luna Vachon who starred in WWE in the 1990s.

10 Popular Wrestlers From The '70s Today's Wrestling Fans Might Not Know

The Golden Greek John Tolos

In the 1950s and 60s, John Tolos would team with his brother, Chris and form the heel tag team, Canadian Wrecking Crew. Starting in 1971, Tolos would win his first of ten NWA America's Heavyweight Title for NWA Hollywood. Tolos' popularity as a heel would grow as he performed in a long term feud with Classy Freddie Blassie.

The feud would be highlighted by many bloody matches concluding in August 1971. Tolos would officially retire in 1992 after a run as a manager in Herb Adam's infamous UWF. Golden Era WWE fans may recognize Tolos as his stint as a heel manager of Mr. Perfect and the Beverly Brothers going by the name Coach.

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