[2] Cannon got the nickname "Crybaby" from his ability to wipe sweat from his face, making it look as though he were weeping.
[2] In 1968, Cannon won a tournament to win the NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship.
[1] Cannon got his big break when he became the manager of the Fabulous Kangaroos,[2] predominantly for The Sheik's promotion in Detroit.
[6] Cannon worked for the American-based International Wrestling Association run by Eddie Einhorn in 1975.
[2] He later partnered with World Wrestling Federation owner Vince McMahon but later became unable to continue his duties due to phlebitis.