Ultimate Warrior Then Ultimate Warrior, born James Brian Hellwig on June 16, 1959, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, was a larger-than-life figure both inside and outside the wrestling ring.  Growing up as the oldest of five children, Warrior faced early challenges after his father left the family when he was just 12 years old.  Raised primarily by […]

Jim Duggan Then Jim Duggan, born on January 14, 1954, in Glens Falls, New York, is renowned for his remarkable achievements in both high school and college sports.  During his high school years at Glens Falls High School, Duggan showcased his athletic versatility by excelling in multiple sports.  His most notable achievement came in wrestling,

Butch Reed Then Butch Reed, born on July 11, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, is known for his multifaceted career as both a college football player and a professional wrestler.  He attended the University of Central Missouri, where his athletic prowess on the football field was evident.  Reed’s college football career showcased his skills and

Ron Simmons Then Ron Simmons, born on May 15, 1958, in Perry, Georgia, is widely recognized not only for his remarkable achievements in professional wrestling but also for his distinguished career in college football.  As a standout athlete at Warner Robins High School, Simmons was heavily recruited by top college programs, but it was Florida

Sting Then Steve Borden, born on March 20, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Southern California, is widely recognized by his iconic ring name, Sting.  Before his legendary career in professional wrestling, Borden was an all-around athlete, excelling in both basketball and football during his high school years.  His passion for fitness led him

Ox Baker Then  Ox Baker, born on April 19, 1934, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, is remembered as a compelling figure in professional wrestling. His early life was marked by athletic prowess and personal challenges.  As a high school athlete in his adopted hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, Baker demonstrated considerable talent in various sports.  However, he chose

Ray Stevens Then Ray Stevens, born on September 5, 1935, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, began his journey into the world of professional wrestling at a young age.  Raised during the Great Depression, Stevens moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he was nurtured by his aunt.  His early exposure to wrestling came through his work with

Baron Von Raschke Then Baron Von Raschke, born on July 30, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, is a notable figure in professional wrestling with a distinguished background in both amateur wrestling and football.  During his college years, Raschke made significant contributions to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cornhuskers, where he was a three-year letterman on the wrestling

Koko B. Ware Then Koko B. Ware, born James Ware on June 20, 1958, in Union City, Tennessee, began his wrestling journey in the Mid-South and Georgia territories.  Growing up in a region with a rich wrestling tradition, Ware was exposed to the sport from a young age.  His initial years in wrestling were spent

Bob Holly Then Bob Holly, born Robert William Howard on January 29, 1963, in Glendale, California, had a diverse and hardworking upbringing.  Raised primarily by his mother alongside his older brother, Holly’s early life was marked by frequent relocations.  After his mother remarried, the family moved from Glendale to Ventura, California, and eventually settled in