Dean Malenko remains one of the best all around in-ring technicians that wrestling fans will ever know. Malenko wasn't about the high-risk spots or the theatrics that often times accompanies top performers. Instead, he focused on making sure he controlled the tempo of the bout and executed his manoeuvres flawlessly.
In 1997, Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Dean Malenko the number 1 in the annual PWI 500. To add to his credentials, Dean has also won the WCW Cruiserweight Championship a total of four times.
Today, Dean Malenko continues to serve the professional wrestling industry by sharing his wealth of knowledge with the current WWE Superstars, as Malenko works for the WWE as a producer, as well as a backstage agent.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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