Title History
- NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team titles w/Pak Song defeating Wayne Ferris & Larry Lathem [Tournament] (March 31, 1979);
- AWA Southern Tag Team titles w/Killer Karl Krupp defeating Ken Lucas & Ricky Morton (July 28, 1980);
- Mid South Louisiana Heavyweight title defeating Junkyard Dog [Tournament] (July 6, 1992);
- Mid South Mississippi Heavyweight title defeating Mr. Olympia (August 27, 1982);
- Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Archie Gouldie (January 20, 1984);
- WCCW (World Class) Television title Awarded (May 7, 1984);
Career Highlights
- Killer Kahn used to spit green mist like The Great Muta, The Great Kabuki and Yoshihiro Tajiri would later do..
- November 14, 1981:
- Killer Kahn “allegedly” broke Andre The Giants ankle during a match, but it was a work so Andre could take time off for surgery..
- 1981: Killer Kahn’s feud with Andre the Giant was voted “Feud of the Year” by Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter..
- May 2, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Nelson Veilleux.
- May 9, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Mike Richards.
- May 16, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Rick Hunter.
- May 17, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan vs. Outback Jack ended in a no contest.
- June 8, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Corporal Kirchner.
- June 14, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Eric Cooper.
- June 18, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Tito Santana.
- June 20, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Brian Costello.
- July 4, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Outback Jack.
- July 5, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Mike Richards.
- July 9, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Brady Boone.
- July 13, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Tony Garea.
- July 26, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated David Stoudemire.
- August 1, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Eric Cooper.
- August 8, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Outback Jack.
- August 22, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Billy Golden.
- August 30, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Jake Milliman.
- August 31, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated George Steele.
- September 5, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Mike Starr.
- September 13, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated SD Jones.
- September 14, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Sivi Afi.
- September 20, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Darrell Nickel.
- September 26, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Brutus Beefcake.
- October 3, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Mike Richards.
- October 11, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Chris Zarna.
- October 8, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated The Junkyard Dog.
- October 16, 1987 – MSG Network: Randy Savage defeated Killer Khan.
- October 25, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Hillbilly Jim.
- October 26, 1987 – House Show: Killer Khan defeated Lanny Poffo.
- November 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Chris Curtis.
- November 7, 1987 – Superstars: Killer Khan defeated Kurt Hoffman.
- November 14-15, 1987 – House Show: Hulk Hogan defeated Killer Khan to retain the World heavyweight title.
- November 21, 1987 – Superstars: Hulk Hogan defeated Killer Khan in a dark match to retain the World heavyweight title.
- November 29, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Killer Khan defeated Mike Richards.
- December 29, 2023: Killer Khan passed away at the age of 76.
Ron Valliere wrote Being that I was raised on World Class Championship Wrestling I thought you might find the following info useful for the Kahn profile and maybe a few others. Killer Kahn was a key player in a major world class storyline(which took place in the mid 80’s) that led to one of the most historic moments in wrestling history. The story begins: Terry Gordy leaves fellow Freebirds Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts behind in the U.S. to briefly tour Japan. While in Japan Gordy meets Killer Kahn and a friendship is born. Kahn teaches Gordy the Oriental or Asiatic Spike. Gordy returns to the states with a dangerous new offensive weapon and a powerful new ally. The Freebirds plan to use Kahn to give them an edge over their hated rivals the Von Erich Bros. and also to establish themselves as the premier rule breaking group in world class which infuriates General Skandor Akbar the boss of Devastation Inc which at that time included Kamala, Missing Link, Great Kabuki, and the Super Destroyers. The Freebirds began feuding with both the Von Erichs and Devastation Inc. over “control” of World Class Wrestling. Some particularly brutal matches took place between Gordy and Kevin Von Erich, Gordy and Kerry Von Erich, and Kahn and Kevin. By this time World Class officials discussed banning the Spike because of the toll it was taking on other World Class stars. However the move was not banned. In a stunning development General Akbar secretly bought the services of Killer Kahn and Kahn turned on the Freebirds. Gordy, feeling responsible for Kahn, vows to destroy Kahn. The feud was a brutal one and neither had a clear advantage before world class officials stepped in. World Class officials felt that normal referees could no longer control or be safe in matches involving Gordy and Kahn. World Class officials decided that Gordy and Kahn would square off one more time with a special referee- Kerry Von Erich ! Terry Gordy defeated Killer Kahn and finally ended the feud. After the match a bloody Terry Gordy and Kerry Von Erich shake hands in a sign of mutual respect !
Just to add a little more info on Killer Kahn. I’m pretty certain Kahn didn’t start spitting green mist until he re-entered the WWF in the later 80’s. Kahn also did not use his infamous oriental spike in the WWF. Kahn did not use mist in World Class which was before he re-entered the WWF. Kabuki was using mist in the early 80’s which means Kabuki was using it well before Kahn. Also Killer Kahn feuded with Out Back Jack during that late 80’s WWF stint. If I remember correctly I believe Kahn’s finishing move during his late 80’s WWF stint was a knee drop from the top rope and his manager was Mr. Fugi. Kahn’s late 80’s WWF stint was so short that to my knowledge he did not appear on a PPV ; however I think he did receive a few untelevised title shots against Hulk Hogan. Also Kahn wrestled barefoot during his late 80’s WWF stint despite wearing boots for a majority of his career.