Who was Tommy Seigler? Former pro wrestler dies at 84

American professional wrestler Thomas Seigler Jr. (September 24, 1938 – July 25, 2023) was born in the United States. He held several wrestling championships, including the NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship, the NWA Macon Tag Team Championship, and the NWA Florida Television Championship. He was better known by his ring name, Tommy Seigler.

Seigler started working out at a nearby gym in 1963 while working as a construction worker in Pensacola, Florida. Some local wrestlers saw him there and persuaded him to give wrestling a shot. Seigler started his preparation and wrestled sporadically while continuing his employment in the building industry. After engaging in part-time wrestling for six years, he made the decision to pursue it full-time. Seigler won the All-South Wrestling Georgia Television Championship in July 1973 by defeating Ox Baker.

Who was Tommy Seigler? Former pro wrestler dies at 84

Tommy Seigler Jr., an American professional wrestler, was born in Fieldale, Virginia, on September 24, 1938. Under the ring name Tommy Seigler, he competed in professional wrestling and held a number of championships, including the NWA Florida Television Championship, the NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship, and the NWA Macon Tag Team Championship. Tommy stood 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall and weighed 230 lb (104 kg).