Argentina Apollo

Professional career Apollo made his debut in 1960 in northeastern territories of NWA. He made his debut against Jack Vancy on a house show in New York City under Capital Wrestling corporation. He wrestled extensively for Capital Wrestling Corporation the precursor to WWWF. Also worked for Studio Wrestling in Pittsburgh. His main work was for the World Wide Wrestling Federation 1963-1968 and various territories of the National Wrestling Alliance, most notably, Championship Wrestling from Florida and Georgia Championship Wrestling.

Just a few months in his stint in the CWC, he teamed up with Johnny Valentine to win the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship from the team of the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan). But due to the confines of the time limit curfew, the title did not change hands.

He was best known for his gymnastics in the ring, performing such feats as climbing onto the ropes, performing a back aerial somersault into a roll, then using a handspring to return to his feet and to throw a savate kick to his opponent's midsection. He eventually had to retire due to injuries from his explosive wrestling style. He had his last match in 1975 when he teamed up with Luiz Martinez, to challenge the IWA World Tag Team champions The Mongols (Geeto and Bolo Mongol) for the championship. Apollo and Martinez lost the match and Apollo retired shortly afterwards.

Championships and accomplishments All-South Wrestling Alliance ASWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time, first) - with Dick Steinborn Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jose Lothario Mid-South Sports NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dick Steinborn NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Tommy Seigler NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (1 time) - with Roberto Soto World Wide Wrestling Federation WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Don McLarity World Wide Wrestling Association WWWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Bruno Sammartino