Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bill Verna (2nd nomination)
Wrestled in main event matches in several countries for 20+ years; cited as an influence in shaping British wrestling; discussed in several newspaper articles and featured in a journal that is held in the libraries of many major American universities; championships held demonstrate that he competed at the top level of his profession, all of which combines to establish notability per 
— User:GaryColemanFan, 06:14, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:ATHLETE (Wikipedia:Notability)