About John Tolos
Lived 1930 – 2009 (aged 78). John Tolos was a Canadian and Greek professional wrestler and manager.
Death
Tolos died in Los Angeles, California, on May 28, 2009, from kidney failure following a series of heart attacks and strokes.
NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Hawaii version) (1 time)
NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Steve Strong
Big Time Wrestling
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (1 time) - with Chris Tolos
California Pro Wrestling
CPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Cauliflower Alley Club
Golden Potato Award (2004)
Heart of America Sports Attractions
NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (1 time) – Baron von Helsinger
Maple Leaf Wrestling
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (3 times) - with Chris Tolos
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Chris Tolos
National Wrestling Alliance
NWA Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)
NWA All-Star Wrestling
NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (7 times) - with Tony Borne (2), Chris Tolos (2), Black Terror (1), Dutch Savage (1), and Don Leo Jonathan (1)
NWA Pacific Coast Heavyweight Championship (Vancouver version) (1 time)
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (3 times) - with Tony Borne (1) and Chris Tolos (2)
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship (10 times)
NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (6 times) - with Great Kojika (2), Louie Tillet (1), Rock Riddle (1), Chavo Guerrero (1), and The Assassin (1)
NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship (4 times)
NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Los Angeles version) (3 times)
NWA United National Championship (1 time)
NWA Los Angeles
NWA International Television Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gene Kiniski
NWA San Francisco
NWA Pacific Coast Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (1 time) - with Chris Tolos
NWA Western States Sports
NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mr. Sato
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Class of 2007 - Inducted as a member of the Canadian Wrecking Crew (with Chris Tolos)
Stampede Wrestling
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (1 time) - with Chris Tolos
Southwest Sports, Inc.
NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Duke Keomuka
NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
Western States Alliance
WSA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
World Wide Wrestling Federation
WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Chris Tolos
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Tolos?
Canadian professional wrestler and manager
When was John Tolos born?
John Tolos was born on 18 September 1930 in Hamilton.
When did John Tolos die?
John Tolos died on 29 May 2009 in Los Angeles.
What was John Tolos's occupation?
John Tolos was a professional wrestler and manager.
What nationality was John Tolos?
John Tolos was Canadian and Greek.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tolos. https://biography.guide/john-tolos/
MLA: "John Tolos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tolos/.
Chicago: "John Tolos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-tolos/.
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