John Tatum

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Tatum
Occupation	Amateur Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Oct 21, 1959(1959-10-21)
Age	65
Birthplace	Mobile
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Libra

John Tatum Biography

John Tatum is one of the most popular and richest Amateur Wrestler who was born on October 21, 1959 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. John Frenkel III (born October 21st 1959) is an American professional wrestler who retired, most well-known for his Ring his name “Hollywood” John Tatum. Tatum is most well-known for his work with the Texas-based company World Class Championship Wrestling in the 1980s.

Relocating in Dallas the month of December, 1987. Tatum along with Victory were at war over World Class Championship Wrestling and Wild West Wrestling Tag Team Championships along with Steve Shaun Simpson and Steve Shaun Simpson during the next year.

Tatum drew huge controversy in a July 6, 1990 match at the Dallas Sportatorium, whereas Tatum was slapped by Tessa, who became Dundee’s valet. As Tessa turned away, Tatum knocked her unconscious with a superkick, resulting in her being carried out of the Sportatorium on a stretcher. This incident and another controversial incident involving Steve Austin and Toni Adams (which led to Toni also being carried out on a stretcher), resulted in several TV stations cancelling its USWA broadcasts.

In 1990, Tatum wrestled in the United States Wrestling Association. He was involved in a brief angle with Kevin Von Erich in the Texas end of the USWA and later began an angle involving Bill Dundee both in Dallas and Memphis. Tatum introduced a new valet, known as “Tessa”. However, unlike Missy Hyatt, Tessa was reluctant to interfere in his matches; and eventually she became a babyface manager, very similar to Sunshine. In addition, Tatum began using a thrust kick (similar to Chris Adams’ superkick), which he called the California Kick.

in 1986 Tatum was involved in a fight against Chris Adams, mocking him for being “blinded” (in reality, Adams was wearing an eye patch on his left eye when he was involved in a separate fight that he had with Gino Hernandez earlier that year). Following the fight with Adams was over, Tatum and Hyatt were able to fight Scott Casey and his valet Sunshine and resulted in numerous cat battles among Hyatt as well as Sunshine.

John Tatum Net Worth

John Tatum is one of the richest Amateur Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Tatum 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Frankel was taught for wrestling under Michael Hayes, debuting in 1983. He first wrestled under the name of the ring “Franklin Hayes”, the storyline close to Michael Hayes. Tatum wrestled in the independent circuit before being enlisted by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Jim Crockett Promotions. At the beginning of his career Tatum was involved in a romance and a friendship with Missy Hyatt.

When they left WCCW in May of 1986, Tatum and Hyatt joined Bill Watts’ Universal Wrestling Federation and formed a team alongside Jack Victory against The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers), before finally joining the stable of Eddie Gilbert “Hot Stuff Inc.” (later changed its name to “Hyatt & Hot Stuff International”).

In 1987, Tatum and Hyatt began a storyline in which Tatum lost a “Valet For A Day Match” to The Missing Link after interference by Gilbert (on behalf of Tatum). Shortly thereafter, Tatum began feuding with Gilbert with Hyatt siding with Gilbert after hitting him from behind with a “loaded” Gucci handbag (considered to be one of the more unusual “heel turns” in wrestling at the time ). However, as a result of a real life affair between Hyatt and Gilbert, Tatum left the promotion with Victory at the end of year.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Amateur Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Tatum celebrates birthday on October 21 of every year.