Don kernodle biography


Don kernodle biography

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    Don Kernodle

    American professional wrestler (1950–2021)

    Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 – May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions.[2]

    Professional wrestling career

    Early Career (1973-1982)

    In college, Kernodle lettered four times in amateur wrestling.[3] He was also a two time national arm wrestling champion.[3] After graduating from Elon College, Kernodle started wrestling in 1973 in the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions.

    He got his start by accepting a "shoot" wrestling challenge from Bob Roop. Although Roop defeated Kernodle by submission, Kernodle's skills impressed Ole Anderson and Gene Anderson who both offered to train Kernodle for free.[4]

    Cobra Corps in Mid-Atlantic (1982-1984)

    At first, he (now known as Pvt.

    Kernodle) was part of Sgt. Slaughter's "Cobra Corps" and teamed with Slaughter and Pvt. Jim Nelson.&#