Gilberto Melendez
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Gilberto Melendez (born December 2, 1933) is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler better known under the ring name Gypsy Joe. Currently he wrestles for the Southern Wrestling Federation in Mudlick, Kentucky.
Gypsy Joe is known for his longevity in the wrestling business. He was the first wrestler to ever successfully jump off a steelcage on to an opponent. He made his debut in the United States in 1963 after a lengthy career in Puerto Rico. He has continued to wrestle ever since and his career has gone well into the 2000's. [1]
In 2007, WWE Magazine named him the world's oldest wrestler at the age of 73.
[edit] Profile
- Birthday: December 2, 1933
- Hometown: Puerto Rico
- Debut: 1950s
- Other Gimmicks: Aztec Joe, Gene Madrid, El Gran Pistolero
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Skull Murphy (2)
- NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (7 times) – with Leroy Rochester, Dutch Mantel, Buzz Tyler, Tojo Yamamoto (3) and Tom Renesto Jr.
- NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time) – with Frank Martinez
- NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tojo Yamamoto and The Beast
- International Championship Wrestling
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- ICW United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tojo Yamamoto
- World
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (2 times) – with Frank Martinez
- Regional
- NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mr. Pogo
- NWA Central States Television Championship (1 time)
- Southern Wrestling Federation
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- SWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)
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- USWA Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
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- West Virginia Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
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