Joe Blanchard

Joseph Edgar Blanchard (December 7, 1928 – March 22, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler and promoter.

His teammates included future pro wrestling stars Gene Kiniski and Wilbur Snyder, along with Ted Tully.

Blanchard ran the promotion until selling it to Fred Behrend in April 1985, changing its name to Texas All-Star Wrestling (TAW).

In 1989, he joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA), replacing Stanley Blackburn as President of the company.

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