Made his pro-wrestling debut in 1968.

Has held the WWF World Title, WWF Intercontinental Title WCW United States Tag Title, Mid Atlantic Tag Title AWF Tag Title, IWCCW Title, NWA United States Heavyweight Title (3 times) and NWA World Tag Title (3 times).

Was booked to become the WWF Heavyweight Champion, but when Hulk Hogan's popularity really took off, Vince McMahon let Hulk keep the belt.

Son of the late professional wrestling legend Johnny Valentine

In early 1982, was inadvertently awarded the WWF World Heavyweight Championship belt by a dazed referee, after winning a match vs. Bob Backlund by countout (under WWF rules, titles could not change hands on a countout). Valentine demanded a rematch, got it (it took place in a steel cage) ... and lost.

WWE Hall of Famer.

Is the fifth longest single reigning WWF Intercontinental Champion of all time. His reign lasted 9 months, 12 days.