Age, Biography and Wiki
Joel Deaton is an American professional wrestler who has been active in the wrestling industry since the early 1980s. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Deaton was born on April 9, 1957 in Tyler, Texas. He began his wrestling career in the early 1980s, competing in various independent promotions in the United States. He made his WWF debut in 1985, and was a part of the company until 1989. During his time in the WWF, he was a part of the tag team The Fabulous Ones with Steve Keirn.
In 1989, Deaton joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He was a part of the company until 1995, when he retired from professional wrestling. During his time in WCW, he was a part of the tag team The Fabulous Freebirds with Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin.
Deaton is currently retired from professional wrestling and is living in Tyler, Texas. He is 63 years old. His net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
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| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
9 April, 1957 |
| Birthday |
9 April |
| Birthplace |
Tyler, Texas |
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He is a member of famous Wrestler with the age 67 years old group.
Joel Deaton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Joel Deaton height is 1.96 m and Weight 130 kg.
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1.96 m |
| Weight |
130 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Joel Deaton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joel Deaton worth at the age of 67 years old? Joel Deaton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from . We have estimated
Joel Deaton's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Wrestler |
Joel Deaton Social Network
Timeline
Deaton was virtually inactive until 2004 when he returned to action in the Carolina independent scene and in 2009 and 2010, Deaton has resurfaced appearing in his home state of Georgia for promotions such as Rampage Pro Wrestling, Allstar Wrestling Network and Championship Wrestling Overload, often teaming or feuding with legends such as Killer Keith Steinborn or Abdullah the Butcher. Deaton is one of the names that will be a part of the rebirth of Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Deaton & Black remained staples in All Japan throughout the 90's as well as working for the new NWA Georgia territory in 1998. They won the Georgia tag team titles in April 1999, however due to a backstage altercation involving Billy Black & NWA promoter Bill Behrens, they were stripped of the titles, and Black was fired.
In 1991, Jones wrestled as Joel Deaton in the Global Wrestling Federation and teamed with Chaz Taylor in the tournament for the GWF Tag Team Championship. In that same year he formed his most successful team with Billy Black to win the Georgia All Star Wrestling tag team titles.
July 1991 was Deaton's finest hour as he and Billy Black (aka The Wild Bunch) teamed up to win the All Asia Tag Team Championship in All Japan, and in 1992, The Wild Bunch made their debuts in Smoky Mountain Wrestling.
In 1988 Joel returned to action in Joe Pedicino and Jerry Blackwell owned, Buck Robley booked Southern Championship Wrestling where he won the SCW Heavyweight title 8 times and the tag team titles 7 times (with Dave Deaton) and feuded with Georgia Power (Nightmare Ted Allen & Jimmy Powell) & Terry Gordy. In that same year Deaton appeared in Nelson Royal's Atlantic Coast Wrestling as part of The Outlaw Deaton Brothers again with brother Hoss (Dave) Deaton.
Dillon left him to manage the Four Horsemen in late 1985. Deaton still as Thunderfoot was joined by Gene Ligon who became Thunderfoot #2, they moved to the NWA's Central States territory and in September 1986 won the tag team titles. On their return to Jim Crockett Promotions the Thunderfoots were used as preliminary wrestlers. Deaton left the team (replaced by David Isley, the team of Ligon & Isley went to on to win the tag titles in Rob Russen's IWA) and Joel once again teamed up with David Deaton. Unfortunately Joel was involved in a head on car accident and was sidelined, he and David left JCP for the last time.
Joel Jones started wrestling in 1983 as "Outlaw" Joel Deaton in the National Wrestling Alliance's Georgia territory. In 1984, he went to the NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions where he wrestled as the masked Thunderfoot. He would "load" his boot during his matches and kick his opponents in the head to gain the victory. He was managed by James J. Dillon and often teamed with Black Bart.
Joel Lofton Jones (born April 9, 1957) is an American professional wrestler, better known as Joel Deaton or Joe Deaton. He is most noticed for being one of the members of a tag team in Jim Crockett Promotions known as the Thunderfoots. He was the original Thunderfoot.
