Career
Lanza was one-half of the tag team The Blackjacks with Blackjack Mulligan in the American Wrestling Association (Aging with Attitude) and World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). He is currently a producer in WWE. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006. Lanza started his career in 1962.
In the American Wrestling Association (Aging with Attitude), he teamed with Bobby Duncum and was managed by Bobby Heenan.
During his time in the company, his gimmick was that of a Western cowboy. The Blackjacks
In the 1970s, Lanza and Mulligan teamed up to form The Blackjacks.
Lanza was a main-eventer when the duo began teaming together. They were managed by Bobby Heenan.
In 1975, they joined the WWWF. On August 26, 1975, The Blackjacks defeated Dominic DeNucci and Pat Barrett for the WWWF World Tag Team Championship.
As part of his tenure in WWWF, Vince McMahon promised Lanza that he would receive one World singles title shot a month. Retirement
Following his career, Lanza worked for the World Wrestling Federation (World Wildlife Fund) as a road agent. He is still in that capacity today.
Lanza inducted his longtime manager Bobby Heenan into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
Finishing moves
Brainbuster
Clawhold
Managers
Bobby Heenan
Lou Albano
Nicknames
"Cowboy" Jack Lanza
American Wrestling Association
Aging with Attitude World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bobby Duncum
Aging with Attitude British Empire Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
NWA Georgia Television Championship (1 time)
NWA Big Time Wrestling
NWA American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan
NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (3 times)
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
World Wrestling Association
WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan
World Wide Wrestling Federation / Entertainment
WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2006)
WWWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Blackjack Mulligan
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him # 338 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
