Hawaii - Don Muraco

Donald 'Don' Muraco also known as the Magnificent Muraco as well as the original 'The Rock' but, most famously as Don Muraco hails from the island of Oahu, a territory of Hawaii. Muraco became a wrestling champion on the island before entering the professional realm of wrestling in 1970 where he quickly became one of the popular personalities in the sport. He was disrespectful, demanded respect in and outside of the ring, and wasn't afraid of a little blood.

Don Muraco was the first ever WWF King of the Ring (1985), he's also been a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and two-time ECW Heavyweight Champion. Muraco was known for being a cocky heel but developed a faithful fanbase throughout his nearly two-decade career. His Hawaiian Hammer finishing move established dominance across the pro-wrestling circuit but it was his personality that has allowed him to become a WWE Hall of Fame inductee in 2004.

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