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German wrestler Absolute Andy dead at 40

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 25, 2023 | News, Obituaries

Decorated Germany pro wrestler Andreas Ullmann, who wrestled under the ring name Absolute Andy,...

Behind the Gimmick Table: Babyface Joe E. Legend sells, bad guy not so much

Posted by Rasslin Merch Machine | Mar 28, 2021 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Not Another Collectible!

In the grand scheme of wrestling, Joe Hitchen is probably best known by most fans for his late...

Big John Quinn dead at 78

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 22, 2019 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Big John Quinn, who died April 22, 2019, at age 78, from complications after an operation for a...

Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 14, 2017 | Interviews, Obituaries

Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz, a legend as a wrestler and promoter in Germany and Austria,...

Dreaded heel Hans Mortier dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 15, 2010 | Interviews, Obituaries

When you can speak a half-dozen languages, it’s no wonder that Jacob “Dutch”...

Hated German heel Karl Von Hess dies

Posted by Steven Johnson | Aug 12, 2009 | Interviews, Obituaries

By GREG OLIVER & STEVE JOHNSON – SLAM! Wrestling Karl Von Hess, who died this morning,...

Karl Von Brauner dead at 78

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 17, 2009 | Interviews, Obituaries

Karl Von Brauner’s passing on July 5, 2009, in northern California at the age of 78 went...

A final goodbye to Waldo von Erich

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 13, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

ELMIRA, ON — There, beside the coffin, were two of his German outfits, cleaned and pressed,...

Waldo von Erich: The consummate heel

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 7, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Waldo von Erich, who died on Sunday at age 75, was always proud to be so hated. Here’s an...

Waldo von Erich dies suddenly

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 6, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

The German great, Waldo von Erich, died suddenly last night at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener....

The fans share Waldo von Erich memories

Posted by SLAM! Wrestling Readers | Jul 6, 2009 | Obituaries

I remember in 1977 Waldo did a stint on Georgia Championship Wrestling. He feuded with Paul Jones,...

Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 2

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 18, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In this, the second part of a question and answer session made up primarily of questions from the...

Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 1

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 11, 2009 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

As you will read in this question and answer session, made up primarily of questions from the...

Hans Steinke: Mat star turned movie star

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 31, 2008 | Acting Bios, Hollywood Headlock, Interviews

It is ironic that the biggest role in Hans Steinke’s film career had him under so much...

Memories of Martin’s Sportstown Grill

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 22, 2007 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Be it Martin’s Sports Town Grill or Hutzler’s Steakhouse, just mentioning these names...

Karl Gotch: Worshiped or despised?

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 31, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries

Karl Gotch, who died July 28, 2007, at the age of 82, was not someone who could be dismissed...

Legacy of ‘God of Wrestling’ Gotch may be forever

Posted by Chris Schramm | Jun 29, 2007 | Interviews, Obituaries

His influence in wrestling will be felt for decades to come. His knowledge of submission style...

Stampede ref Herrmann reflects on career

Posted by Andy McNamara | Oct 12, 2006 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Referee, wrestler, police officer, and entrepreneur. Hans-Jochen Herrmann has led quite a life...

Toru Tanaka: Nice guy villain

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2006 | Hollywood Headlock, Interviews

Complaints about a lack of ethics from the pro wrestling industry are legion. But according to the...

What If? asks Rocky Della Serra

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 19, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Gerry Della Serra BORN: October 6, 1958 in Montreal 5’11”, 232 pounds...

Neighbour Dupre gave big Stephen Petitpas his break

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 14, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Stephen Petitpas BORN: November 14, 1957 in Souest, Germany 6’3″, 275-280...

Erich Froelich a rarity as a good guy German

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame

BORN: May 3, 1937 in West Germany DIED: Feb. 10, 2023 in British Columbia 5’11”,...

Handsome John Anson was also meanie Karl von Shotz

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 25, 1998 | Canadian Hall of Fame

REAL NAME: John Anson BORN: April 7, 1949 in Vancouver, B.C. 6′ 4″, 290 pounds AKA:...

Tag: Germany

German wrestler Absolute Andy dead at 40

Behind the Gimmick Table: Babyface Joe E. Legend sells, bad guy not so much

Big John Quinn dead at 78

Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz dies

Dreaded heel Hans Mortier dies

Hated German heel Karl Von Hess dies

Karl Von Brauner dead at 78

A final goodbye to Waldo von Erich

Waldo von Erich: The consummate heel

Waldo von Erich dies suddenly

The fans share Waldo von Erich memories

Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 2

Waldo von Erich Q&A: Part 1

Hans Steinke: Mat star turned movie star

Memories of Martin’s Sportstown Grill

Karl Gotch: Worshiped or despised?

Legacy of ‘God of Wrestling’ Gotch may be forever

Stampede ref Herrmann reflects on career

Toru Tanaka: Nice guy villain

What If? asks Rocky Della Serra

Neighbour Dupre gave big Stephen Petitpas his break

Erich Froelich a rarity as a good guy German

Handsome John Anson was also meanie Karl von Shotz

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