Ray Apollon

Ray "Golden" Apollon, born Cyril Joseph, (April 26, 1924–February 4, 1997) was a professional wrestler from the island of Trinidad.^[1]

Apollon studied at St. Mary's College in Trinidad and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He traveled to France to study medicine at the Sorbonne University, to become a doctor like his father. Once in Europe, though, he became interested in wrestling and became a professional wrestler. He worked in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Trinidad. He was made a Chief of Nigeria and nicknamed the "Lion King". In Kenya, he stayed at the house of the president, Jomo Kenyatta.^[1] He was known for his headbutts, particularly the "coconut butt".^[1][2] His students included Ted Herbert, Des the Artist, Thunderbolt Williams, and his son Fernando.^[1]

Family Life:

Ray Apollon was married to Susan Parisot, with whom he had three children; Fernando, Raymond, and Angelique. His grandchildren include Charlotte and Sophie Potter.

Championships and accomplishments

• World Wrestling Council

• WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• Trinidad and Tobago Wrestling Association

• TTWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• TTWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Thunderbolt William

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