Pak Song

Pak Song

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Birth:
11 April 1943
Death:
1982
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Introduction

Pak Song Nam (April 11, 1943 or 1945 – April 1982) was a Korean professional wrestler who appeared primarily under the name Pak Song. He is notable for his appearances with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and the Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) during the 1970s. His feud with Dusty Rhodes in 1974 is credited for making the young wrestler one of the most popular "fan favorites" in the NWA's Florida territory.

Career

Song began wrestling in 1970 after being trained by Kintaro Oki, known as Kim Ill, who later became tag team partners. In his rookie year, Song defeated Terry Funk for the NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship and teamed with Oki to capture the NWA Texas Tag Team Championship from Gorgeous George, Jr. and Rufus R. Jones. Song also fought in Texas and St. Louis. On September 16, 1972, Song lost to Harley Race in a tournament final for the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship.

In 1972, Song would make his debut for Championship Wrestling from Florida. He was portrayed as a martial artist, dubbed "The Korean Assassin", and broke wood and cement with his bare hands on television. Managed by Gary Hart, Song feuded with Dusty Rhodes, Hiro Matsuda, Jack Brisco and Terry Funk. Song would stay with the company until 1979. He even was their heavyweight champion.

Personal life

Song died from Marfan syndrome.

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • The Claw Hold
  • Signature moves
    • Karate kick
    • Karate thrust
  • Managers
    • Gary Hart
  • Nicknames
    • "The Korean Assassin"

    Championships and accomplishments

    • Big Time Wrestling
      • NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Kim Il
    • Central States Wrestling
      • NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Takachiho
    • Championship Wrestling from Florida
      • NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
      • NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (2 times)
      • NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Eric the Red
      • NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (2 times) – with Jos LeDuc and Killer Khan
    • Georgia Championship Wrestling
      • NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Executioner
    • NWA Hollywood Wrestling
      • NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
      • NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mr. Wrestling
    • NWA New Mexico
      • NWA Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
    • NWA Western States Sports
      • NWA Western States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
      • NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Amarillo version) (1 time)
      • NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kim Il