The platinum blond grappler capitalized on his bodybuilder 's physique immediately upon his debut in 1946 .
The platinum blond grappler defeated several top stars -- including the Dusek brothers , Baron Michele Leone , Joe Savoldi , and Killer Kowalski -- to become a main - eventer .
The platinum blond grappler capitalized on his bodybuilder 's physique immediately upon his debut in 1946 , and defeated several top stars -- including the Dusek brothers , Baron Michele Leone , Joe Savoldi , and Killer Kowalski -- to become a main - eventer .