Jack Lanza

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Blackjack Lanza was a professional wrestler whose real name is Jack Lanza. He was one half of The Blackjacks with Blackjack Mulligan in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) & World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). He is currently a producer in WWE.

Contents 1 Career 2 Profile 3 In wrestling 3.1 Finishing and signature moves 4 Championships and accomplishments

[edit] Career

On August 26, 1975, The Blackjacks managed to defeat Dominic Denucci & Pat Barrett for the WWWF World Tag Team titles. Jack Lanza spent a few years in the 90s as a Road Agent for the WWF. His nephew is former WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL).

On April 1, 2006 Lanza, along with his former partner, Blackjack Mulligan, were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by their manager, Bobby Heenan.

[edit] Profile

• Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
• Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
• Birthday: October 14
• Hometown: Laredo, Texas
• Debut: 1962

[edit] In wrestling

[edit] Finishing and signature moves

Iron Claw

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

• American Wrestling Association

• AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bobby Duncum

• National Wrestling Alliance

• NWA Georgia Television Championship (1 time)

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated

• PWI ranked him # 338 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.

• World Class Championship Wrestling

• WCCW American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• WCCW American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan)
• WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Championship (2 times)
• WCCW Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Blackjack Mulligan)
• WCCW Texas Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan)

• World Wrestling Association

• WWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan)

• World Wide Wrestling Federation

• WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – (with Blackjack Mulligan