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Don Kernodle (Charles Donald Kernodle Jr.) was born on 2 May, 1950 in Burlington, North Carolina, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1950–2021). Discover Don Kernodle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Charles Donald Kernodle Jr.
Occupation N/A
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 2 May 1950
Birthday 2 May
Birthplace Burlington, North Carolina, U.S.
Date of death 17 May, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality North

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Don Kernodle Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Don Kernodle height is 6ft 1in and Weight 290 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6ft 1in
Weight 290 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Don Kernodle Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don Kernodle worth at the age of 71 years old? Don Kernodle’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from North. We have estimated Don Kernodle's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1950

Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. (May 2, 1950 – May 17, 2021) was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions.

In college, Kernodle lettered four times in amateur wrestling.

He was also a two time national arm wrestling champion.

1973

After graduating from Elon College, Kernodle started wrestling in 1973 in the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions.

He got his start by accepting a "shoot" wrestling challenge from Bob Roop.

Although Roop defeated Kernodle by submission, Kernodle's skills impressed Ole Anderson and Gene Anderson who both offered to train Kernodle for free.

At first, he (now known as Pvt. Kernodle) was part of Sgt. Slaughter's "Cobra Corps" and teamed with Slaughter and Pvt. Jim Nelson.

1978

He appeared in the 1978 Sylvester Stallone movie Paradise Alley.

Kernodle died on May 17, 2021, at the age of 71.

Kernodle had had several health issues prior to his death.

It was later revealed that Kernodle died after committing suicide by gunshot after visiting the doctor.

1982

In 1982, the team of Kernodle and Nelson won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship from Porkchop Cash and Jay Youngblood.

They later lost the title to Cash and King Parsons, from whom they also regained the title.

After Nelson was removed from the alliance, Kernodle became the tag partner of Sgt. Slaughter, with whom he held the NWA World Tag Team Championship in late 1982 and early 1983.

While teaming with Nelson, the duo wrestled on at least three cards co-promoted by the World Wrestling Federation in Maple Leaf Gardens in 1982, wrestling Steamboat and Youngblood at least twice, with Kernodle defeating Youngblood for the NWA Canadian Television Championship in a solo bout on August 8, 1982.

1983

They lost the titles in a steel cage match vs. Rick Steamboat and Jay Youngblood on March 12, 1983.

Kernodle would continue to wrestle on co-promoted cards through May 23, 1983 when he made his Madison Square Garden debut for the WWF.

Kernodle would wrestle in the WWF through November 1983, being primarily featured on television defeating the likes of Jeff Craney, Jack Carson, Bill Dixon, Steve King, and Tony Colon but falling short to Tito Santana and Rocky Johnson in single competition and The Invaders in tag team competition.

Additionally, Kernodle was frequently used as a substitute for Afa Anoa'i in main event matches throughout 1983.

1984

Kernodle's last bout in the WWF was on a co-promoted card in 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens against Santana.

Following the title loss and brief stint in the WWF, Kernodle remained a villain and formed a tag team with Bob Orton, Jr. and was managed by Gary Hart.

He soon turned against America and formed a tag team with Ivan Koloff and won the NWA World Tag Team Title.

When Koloff's "nephew" Nikita Koloff arrived in late 1984, Kernodle helped to train him.

Also in 1984, the Koloffs turned on Kernodle after he and Ivan lost the NWA World Tag Titles to Dusty Rhodes and Manny "The Raging Bull" Fernandez and started a feud.

Kernodle teamed with his brother Rocky to feud with the Koloffs and helped the Rock 'n' Roll Express to win the Tag Team Title from them at Starrcade '85: The Gathering.

1986

In 1986, Kernodle left the NWA and wrestled in various independent promotions in the Carolinas.

He later became a Sergeant for Immigration Customs Enforcement for Alamance County.

2002

Since 2002, Kernodle and his brother wrestled several times per year with CWF Mid-Atlantic near their home in Burlington, NC.

He was a deputy sheriff with the Alamance County sheriffs office.