Deceased
Wrestler · Manager
"The Golden Greek"
JOHN TOLOS
WWWF Era
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight
243 lbs (110 kg)
Born
April 5, 1931
Died
May 28, 2009
Age
78 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Canadian
Billed From
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
WWE Debut
March 15, 1955
Retired
July 20, 1955
Roleswrestler1957–1984manager1991–1991
Biography
John Tolos, known as "The Golden Greek," was a prominent figure in the WWWF and WWF as both a wrestler and manager. In 1963, he captured the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship alongside his brother Chris Tolos. During the early 1990s, he portrayed "Coach" in the WWF, where he managed notable talent including Mr. Perfect and The Beverly Brothers.
Ring Names
John TolosJan 1, 1957 → Dec 31, 1984
CoachJan 1, 1991 → Dec 31, 1991
Eras
Capitol Wrestling EraWWWF Era★Federation EraGolden Era
Family in WWE
siblingChris Tolos
Roles
wrestler1957 — 1984
manager1991 — 1991