John Smith

Last updated: September 17, 2025


Title History

 

Career Highlights

 

  • John Smith teamed with Al Smith as The Smith Brothers and as The Russian Wolfmen (Ivan & Soldat Gorky)..
  • June 8, 1953– Georgia Championship Wrestling: Al & John Smith defeated Tex Riley & Don McIntyre..
  • February 24, 1956– Al & John Smith defeated Don Beitelman & Gregorio Jarque in Buffalo, New York..
  • John Smith wrestled in Tampa, Florida as John “Wolfman” Smith..
  • John Smith owned a bar in Tampa until he passed away..

 

hometown: Tampa, Florida
trained by: Paavo Ketonen
previous names: Soldat Gorky
Siberian Wolfman
John "Wolfman" Smith (FL)
finishing move(s): Leg Drop
favorite move(s): Elbow to the Throat
Grinding Headlock
notable feuds: David Jones
Carl Engstrom
Tommy Martinez
Leo Walleck
Kurt von Poppenheim
gender: Male
status: Deceased
type: Single
current promotion: Inactive

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