| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael George Paidousis January 15, 1924 Steubenville, Ohio, United States |
| Died | September 9, 2002 (aged 78) Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Mike Paidousis Great Azul Mystery Man Tennessee Rebel Golden Terror Masked Terror |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Billed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Debut | 1950 |
| Retired | 1981 |
Michael George Paidousis (January 15, 1924 – September 9, 2002) was an American professional wrestler known as Mike Paidousis. He worked in various territories, notably in Florida, Texas and World Wide Wrestling Federation.
Paidousis made his wrestling debut in 1950. In 1960, Paidousis won his only title, the NWA Central States Heavyweight Championship after defeating Thor Hagen. In 1967, he teamed with Brute Bernard and won the NWA American Tag Team Championship twice. Later, he managed Bernard.
He wrestled for the WWWF from 1975 to 1979.
Paidousis trained Big Bully Busick.
On September 9, 2002. Paidousis died from heart failure.