Don Leo Jonathan

[Grimmas]

Ma Stump Puller said:

Kinda shocking that he wasn't a official nomination earlier. Don Leo has been held in great regard for decades as one of the best giants of his time, his terrific atheticism, and capability to play a strong babyface but a especially strong gift for being a heel, being probably one of the greatest big-man bumpers ever. Was also gifted enough technically that he could wrestle 30/40 minute matches without it ever seeming boring or out of touch, especially impressive since this was a guy wrestling in a time when dropkicks were considered a novelty.

50s discoveries have also further established his case since they show him in his prime having incredible showings with some of the best to do it, so we have even more reason to consider his case beyond some AJPW tours. 

vs "Tiger" Jack Moore (10/22/1954)

vs Roy McClarity (01/24/1955)

vs Verne Gagne (04/15/1955)

w/ Hans Schnabel vs Argentina Rocca & Roy McClarity (06/10/1955)

vs Lou Thesz (10/28/1955)

vs Strong Kobayashi (05/02/1972)

vs Mr. Wrestling (12/09/1975)

vs Dory Funk Jr. (12/17/1975)

vs Otto Wanz (07/12/1980)