Began his career in 1983. Hailed from Robinsdale Minnesota along with other wrestlers such as Tom Zenk, Brady Boone, Nikita Koloff, Curt Hennig, John Nord, and Barry Darsow. First wrestled in Georgia Championship wrestling, where he was a face until he switched to Memphis wrestling, where he was managed by Jimmy Hart and feuded with Jerry Lawler. He then went to World Class and was the champion for almost a year. His most memorable feud was with Jake Roberts in WWF. Defeated the Ultimate Warrior for the intercontinental title at Wrestlemania 5, but lost it back a month later Went to WCW, and was the World Champion 3 times. Was part of original DX with Michaels, HHH and Chyna, but left for WCW after the Montreal Screwjob. died in April 1999 of Heart Failure (some say due to steriods and GHB). his finisher was a Sitout hangman's neckbreaker, which he named after himself. He changed the spelling of his last name by Jimmy Hart's encouragement.
2007-11-05
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