

Deceased
Wrestler · Promoter
JOE HAMILTON
Joseph Nicholas Zwaduk III
Capitol Wrestling Era
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
265 lbs (120 kg)
Born
August 28, 1938
Died
August 3, 2021
Age
82 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
Nationality
American
WWE Debut
September 4, 1957
Career
69 years
Roleswrestler1957–1958promoter2005–2007
Biography
Joe Hamilton was a prominent wrestler and trainer best known as Assassin #1 of the legendary tag team The Assassins. In 1958, he became the youngest person to main event Madison Square Garden while competing for Capitol Wrestling. He later served as a key figure in WCW as the director of the Power Plant and was inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994.
Ring Names
Joe HamiltonJan 1, 1957 → Dec 31, 1958
Eras
Capitol Wrestling Era★Ruthless Aggression Era
Roles
wrestler1957 — 1958
promoter2005 — 2007