CWF - A Salute to the Legend: The Assassin Turns 80

CWF - A Salute to the Legend: The Assassin Turns 80. August 28, 2018 marks the 80th birthday of the legendary Assassin, Jody Hamilton. As a tribute to his supreme greatness, here is a clip from Winter 1985 where he smacks around that overbearing bleached blonde bloated blowhard, Michael “BS” Hayes. Happy Birthday.

[@DefLeppardVanHalen]

Just heard from his son, Nick Patrick, that the Assassin passed away this afternoon, just soon after he entered hospice care. A major loss to this sport. RIP Assassin

[@davidscott7626]

The Assassin always cut a great promo. Wasn't bad in the ring either. Terrorized Georgia for years. Jody Hamilton is a credit to the business.

[@davidscott7626]

Jody Hamilton could teach a master course on promos. So could Michael Hayes. True legends.

[@dannyfelts2045]

Ole Anderson and the Assassin are two of the very best promos in pro wrestling history. Happy birthday Mr. Assassin.

[@dlmorr738]

Since we're all going to note that Percy Pringle was Paul Bearer....let me say that Jody Hamilton was referee Nick Patrick's father.

[@josephparis9736]

R.I.P. to the greatest man to ever wear a mask The Assassin. You were great in the ring and on the mike. You will be missed in the ring for your hard work and dedication...JP

[@Stratsrule]

The assassin and Harley race were so believable

[@IamtheBurceDickenson]

Nothing cooler than a guy in a three piece suit and a mask except for a guy in sansabelt slacks; a golf shirt and a mask.

[@twright3802]

I lived 3 blocks from Ft Homer Hestlery Armory in Tampa and would get up early during the summer to push my lawn mower around to make money so I could pay to go see the wrestling matches. I loved to watch Dusty, Steve Kern, the Briscoes, Mike Graham, and all the other home town favorites. I was only afraid of one wrestler ever, and that was the Assassin.

[@derekgarcia1030]

The Assassian was gold on the mic. His intensity wasn`t phony.

[@wrestlingstuffv2]

Golden mask, golden talent, golden psychology, golden man, and a golden legacy!

[@tyronebiggums893]

I specialize in pain.

[@russclark5150]

One of the best heel promos I've ever seen. Guy was good on a mic.

[@freedom2084]

Jody is 80 years old. Damm time fly’s. Get that man a podcast quick

[@revolp69]

Omg I came upon this by accident and holy shit I used to watch this very show when I lived in Ocala Florida in the early 80’s it’s how I know and fondly remember a young ric flair

[@jameswarren436]

one of the first wrestlers I remember seeing. the assassins when I was just a kid on GCW channele 11 WQXI in Atlanta. that is the time when wrestling made the weekend Jodi was one of the greats. I could name names from that era some never heard of many greats back then. thanks for the memories

[@dennissmith5807]

Always loved the Assassin’s promos.

[@dgray9020]

Rest In Peace Mr Jody Hamilton "The Assassin"

[@AldenRDavis]

Rest in peace Assassin (Jody Hamilton, 1938-2021)

[@kevindouglas5333]

The Assassain passed today. Rest in peace