John Quinn (wrestler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian professional wrestler
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Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
About John Quinn (wrestler)
- John Arthur Quinn (October 15, 1941 – April 22, 2019) was a Canadian professional wrestler.
- He was best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) under the ring name The Kentucky Butcher in the late-1960s, where he challenged then WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino on several occasions, including a 1968 main event at Madison Square Garden. In addition to his appearances in the WWWF, Quinn performed under his birth name for North American regional promotions including NWA All-Star Wrestling, Pacific Northwest Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling from the early 1960s to early 1970s.
- During his later career, he also appeared in European and Japanese organizations from the 1970s until the late 1980s.
- A popular "heel" in Great Britain during this time, he held the British World Heavyweight Championship a record four times between 1980 and 1986.
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