Alfred Hayes

Various North American promotions (1970s–1980s) Hayes later went to wrestle in America. In 1972, he defeated Dory Funk Jr. for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship but the decision was changed when Funk's father Dory Funk Sr. attacked the referee after the match. In a fit of anger, the official disqualified Funk Jr., thus inadvertently returning the title to the champion.

Hayes later worked again as a heel manager for Robinson in Lutte Internationale in the early 1980s during Robinson's reign with the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship. Hayes also managed Masked Superstar, around this time.

His last match was a loss to Chris Adams in a judo match on 6 June 1983 in Texas.

World Wrestling Federation (1982–1995) Hayes joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1982. Hayes became familiar to WWF viewers as a light-spoken Englishman (using a softer accent than during his period as a heel manager) with an uproarious laugh. McMahon and the rest of the office were reportedly very upset at the news as Hayes was someone that they didn't want to lose. On 15 November 2010 "Old School" edition of Raw, his voice-over was a part of the broadcast. Hayes was named to the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Legacy Wing in 2018.

Championships and accomplishments Big Time Wrestling NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Big O Central States Wrestling NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (2 times) – with Bob Brown (1) and Roger Kirby (1) Eastern Sports Association ESA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mike Dubois NWA Western States Sports NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (5 times) NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Ricky Romero (1), Ricki Starr (1) and Nick Kozak (1) Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1972) WWE WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2018) Other accomplishments Southern Area Heavyweight Championship (1 time)