Don Kernodle Then Don Kernodle was born on May 2, 1950, in Burlington, North Carolina. From a young age, Kernodle showed a strong inclination towards physical sports and competition.  He excelled in amateur wrestling during his college years at Elon College, where he earned four varsity letters in the sport.  Additionally, Kernodle was a notable arm […]

Rene Goulet Then Rene Goulet, born on July 12, 1932, in Quebec City, is a notable figure whose athletic career spanned several sports, including hockey, bodybuilding, and boxing, before he found his calling in professional wrestling.  Goulet began his athletic journey as a defenseman in hockey, a sport where he faced considerable danger.  His commitment

Angelo Mosca Then Angelo Mosca, born on February 13, 1937, in Waltham, Massachusetts, was the second oldest of a family comprising four boys and seven girls.  His early life was marked by complex family dynamics and social challenges.  His father, Angelo Mosca, was an immigrant from Panni, Italy, and his mother, Agnes, had a mixed

Randy Savage Then Randy Savage, born Randy Mario Poffo on November 15, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, was a celebrated professional wrestler known for his charismatic persona and intense wrestling style.  As the eldest son of Judith (née Sverdlin) and Angelo Poffo, Savage was born into a family with a rich wrestling heritage.  His father, Angelo

Lanny Poffo Then Lanny Poffo, born on December 28, 1954, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was the younger brother of the iconic professional wrestler “Macho Man” Randy Savage.  His family background was rich and diverse: his father, Angelo Poffo, was an Italian-American Catholic, while his mother, Judy Sverdlin Poffo, was of Jewish-American heritage, with roots in

Sam Houston Then Sam Houston, born on October 11, 1963, in Tampa, Florida, grew up in a family deeply rooted in professional wrestling.  His father, Grizzly Smith, was a well-known wrestler, and his siblings followed in his footsteps.  His half-brother, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and his younger sister, Rockin’ Robin, also carved out their own

Pez Whatley Then Pez Whatley, born on January 10, 1951, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made an early impression through his athletic abilities.  He initially showcased his talents in football and wrestling while attending Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga.  Whatley continued his athletic journey at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where he became the

Raymond Rougeau Then Raymond Rougeau was born on February 18, 1955, in Saint-Sulpice, Canada, into a family deeply entrenched in the world of professional wrestling.  His father, Jacques Rougeau Sr., and his great-uncle, Eddie Auger, were both influential figures in the wrestling community, and their impact on Raymond was profound.  At just fourteen, Raymond began

Jacques Rougeau Then Jacques Rougeau, born on June 13, 1960, in Saint-Sulpice, Canada, is part of a prominent wrestling family that has made significant contributions to the sport in Canada and beyond.  His family’s legacy in wrestling spans multiple generations, with several members becoming well-known wrestlers and promoters.  Jacques himself became a well-known professional wrestler,

Hillbilly Jim Then Hillbilly Jim, born James Morris on July 5, 1952, in Scottsville, Kentucky, grew up with a love for wrestling and the outdoors, a fitting background for the character he would later portray in the WWF (now WWE).  Before his wrestling career took off, Morris lived a relatively modest life, embodying the hard-working,