| Nelson Royal | |
|---|---|
 Royal in 1976 | |
| Birth name | Nelson Combs[1] |
| Born | July 21, 1935[1] Wheelwright, Kentucky, U.S.[1][2] |
| Died | February 3, 2002 (aged 66)[1] Mooresville, North Carolina, U.S.[1] |
| Cause of death | Myocardial infarction[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Royal |
| Children | 3[4] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Medic #1[1] Nelson Royal[1] |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3] |
| Billed weight | 216 lb (98 kg)[3] |
| Billed from | "London, England" (as Sir Nelson Royal)[2][5] |
| Trained by | Don Eagle[1][2] |
| Debut | 1955[1] |
| Retired | 1989[1] |
Nelson Combs (July 21, 1935 – February 3, 2002) was an American professional wrestler, trainer and promoter, better known by his ring name, Nelson Royal. He held the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship on six occasions along with numerous regional championships.[1][4][6]
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- ^ a b Steven Johnson; Greg Oliver; Mike Mooneyham; J. J. Dillon (January 11, 2013). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes and Icons. ECW Press. p. 538. ISBN 978-1-77090-269-5.
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