Owen Hart Wrestling With Angels

An Indepth look at the Life and Times of The Late Owen Hart May 7, 1965 – May 23, 1999

We Will Remember......

 

                                                    

 

Birth:Oct 9th 1967

Death November 13th 2005                                                   

 

Famous Match: When Eddie did what a lot of people thought he couldn't do he Beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship Feb 15th 2005 at No Way Out

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Major Titles Held

  • LAWA Heavyweight title;
  • WWA World Trios titles w/Chavo & Mando Guerrero;
  • WWA World Welterweight title;
  • AAA/IWC World Tag Team titles w/Art Barr;
  • ECW Television title (2);
  • WCW United States Heavyweight title;
  • WCW Cruiserweight title (2);
  • PWF World Tag Team titles w/Hector Guerrero;
  • WWF European title (2);
  • WWF Intercontinental title (2);
  • WWA International Cruiserweight title defeating Juventud Guerrera & Psicosis;
  • IWA Mid-South Heavyweight title;
  • WWE Tag Team titles w/Chavo Guerrero;
  • WWE Tag Team titles w/Tajiri defeating Team Angle (Judgement Day 2003);
  • WWE United States title defeating Chris Benoit in a Tournament Final (Vengeance 200);
  • WWE Heavyweight title defeating Brock Lesnar (No Way Out - February 15, 2004);
  • WWE Tag Team titles w/Rey Mysterio defeating The Basham Brothers (February 20, 2005);

     

     

    Real Name: Andre Roussinoff
    Birth: May 19, 1946
    Death: Jan. 29,1993
    Cause of Death: Heart attack
    Famous Matches and Storylines: One could write a book about Andre, but his biggest match of course was against Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania III. Many people view this as when Andre "passed the torch," even though Andre was around for another three years in the WWF. It was still a very important match, and further increased the excitement around Hulkamania.
    Major Belts held: The WWF title (which he immediately gave away), the WWF tag team title, the IWA Tag Team title, the Austral-Asian Tag Team title, the NWA US Tag Team title, and the Florida Tag Team title
    Other Notes: There are many myths and legends surrounding Andre the Giant, including such stories that he could drink 7,000 calories of beer every day, and that he once lifted a car up on it's hood all by himself. Regardless, Andre will always be remembered as being a very gentle and kind Giant, and one that would never put another person at risk. Andre the Giant was the biggest attraction in the 70s and into the mid 80s, as he sold out buildings around the country. He will never be forgotten.

     

    Real Name:  Ray Traylor
    Birth:  August 10th, 1962
    Death:  September 23rd, 2004
    Cause of Death:  Massive heart attack
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  Boss Man had his first big feud as part of the Twin Towers (with Akeem, aka One Man Gang) against Hulk Hogan.  In the early 90s he would turn face and feud against whomever Bobby Hennan threw at him, including The Barbarian and Mr. Perfect.  In 1993 he would leave WWF and join WCW, where he would join the Dungeon of Doom and the nWo.  Upon his return to the WWF in 1999, he first joined Vince's stable against Steve Austin before joining the Hardcore Division ranks.  He also feuded with Big Show for the WWF Championship Title during his last WWF(E) run.
    Major Belts held:  WWF World Tag Team Champion w/ Ken Shamrock and the WWF Hardcore Championship
    Other Notes:  Ray Taylor was released from the WWE just months before his death, but he had hopes of returning soon.  He had seemed healthy before his sudden death.

  • Real Name:  John William Minton
    Birth:  February 19th, 1950
    Death:  March 20th, 1995
    Cause of Death:  Hodgkin's Disease
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  Big John Studd's most famous moment was his feud with Andre the Giant, in which he lost a "body slam" match.  Studd also won the Royal Rumble in 1989.  He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
    Major Belts held:  WWWF Tag Team title, NWA American Heavyweight Championship, NWA National Tag Team Championship, and many regional NWA titles.
    Other Notes:  Studd was managed when he first entered the WWF by Bobby Heenan, and even got a shot at Hulk Hogan for the World Title. 

    Real Name:  Michael Lockwood
    Birth:  August 25, 1971
    Death:  November 11, 2003
    Cause of Death:  Believed to be drug and alcohol related
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  Crash Holly is best known for his 2l WWF Hardcore Title wins, and popularizing the "24/7" rule.  Crash got his start in the WWF as the cousin and tag team partner of Bob Holly, and together they won the Tag Team Titles.
    Major Belts held:  WWF/E Hardcore Title, WWF Tag Team Title, WWF European Title, and WWE Light Heavyweight Champion.
    Other Notes:  Crash Holly was staying with his friend Steven Richards at the time of his death.  He also had been working in NWA:TNA under the name "Mad Mikey."

    Real Name:  Robert Marella
    Birth:  June 4, 1937
    Death:  October 5, 1999
    Cause of Death:  Heart attack
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  Monsoon will be best known as a commentator opposite of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan in the WWF.  Monsoon also played the on-air character as president of the WWF.
    Major Belts held:  WWF Tag Team Championship
    Other Notes:  Monsoon made his last WWF appearance at Wrestlemania 15, when he was a judge for the Brawl for All.

    Real Name:  Michael Hegstand
    Birth:  September 12, 1957
    Death:  October 19, 2003
    Cause of Death:  Heart failure
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) were the most dominating tag team of the 80s and early 90s.  They were the first huge unbeatable tag team, and demanded respect.  Originally heels, the Road Warriors became popular with the fans for being such an incredible force.  The Road Warriors feuded with such teams as The Midnight Express, The Rock 'n Roll Express, The Steiners, and many single wrestlers such as Sting and Lex Luger.
    Major Belts held:  WWF Tag Team Titles, IWGP Tag Team Titles, AWA Tag Team Titles, and the NWA Tag Team Titles. 
    Other Notes:  Hawk's heart failure is believed to have been associated with the amount of steroids he had taken in the 80s and into the mid 1990s.  The Road Warriors had recently been given a WWE tryout on RAW, but had not been offered a deal. 
    Real Name:  Sylvester Ritter
    Birth:  1953
    Death: June 1, 1998
    Cause of Death:  Car accident
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  One of JYD's earliest feuds was with the Freebirds, particularly Bam Bam Gordy.  When he joined the WWF, JYD would feud with Jake Roberts and Harley Race.  JYD ended his wrestling run in WCW, where he teamed with String to fight against the Four Horseman.
    Major Belts held: Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship and the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship
    Other Notes:  JYD was always a crowd favorite, even though he never held any belts in WCW or WWF.  He died when he fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a tree.  He     had just left from his daughter's high school graduation.

  • Real Name: Elizabeth Ann Hulette
    Birth: November 19, 1960
    Death: May 1, 2003
    Cause of Death: Drugs mixed with alcohol
    Famous Matches and Storylines: Miss Elizabeth will be best known for her "wedding" on national TV with Randy Savage (even though the two were already married in real life at the time). It was the first wrestling wedding, and it was a very emotional event. She also was the center of the Hogan/Savage feud. When Elizabeth went to WCW, she managed Savage and the nWo.
    Major Belts held: n/a
    Other Notes: Elizabeth was living with Lex Luger at the time of her death, and Luger was the one that called the police. Elizabeth had been taking pain killers and was drinking at the time she died. It was a very sudden and upsetting death. Elizabeth was the first mainstream female manager, and was adored by millions of wrestling fans.

    Real Name:  Curt Hennig
    Birth:  March 28, 1960
    Death:  February 10, 2003
    Cause of Death:  Cocaine overdose
    Famous Matches and Storylines:  Hennig will best be remembered for his early 90s run in WWF.  As Mr. Perfect, he had an impressive win-lose record, and beat Tito Santana for the WWF Intercontinental Title.  Prior to coming to WWF, his greatest victory was defeating Nick Bockwinkel (although it was controversial) for the AWA World Title, and holding the title for a year.
    Major Belts held:  AWA World Tag Team Championship, AWA World Championship, WWF Intercontinental Championship, WCW United States Championship, and the WCW Tag Team Championship
    Other Notes:  Hennig was found dead in his hotel room by friends.  At first the cause of death was unknown, but toxicology reports showed a high level of cocaine in his system.  Hennig had a recent run in WWF, but was fired after an incident on a plane that got out of hand.

    Real Name: Richard Erwin Rood
    Birth: December 7th, 1958
    Death: April 20th, 1999
    Cause of Death: (officially) Heart failure
    Famous Matches and Storylines: Rude had great feuds against such greats as the Rock and Roll Express, Ultimate Warrior, Jake "the Snake" Roberts, Sting, Ric Flair, and Shane Douglas during his runs in WCW, ECW, and the WWF. Rude also has the distinction of being the only wrestler ever to show up on WCW, ECW, and WWF television in the same week. He even appeared on RAW and Nitro on the same night, since RAW had been pre-taped the week before.
    Major Belts held: WCW World Champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion, NWA Tag Champion, WCW U.S. Champion, Mid-South World Champion, and the Mid-South Tag Team Champion
    Other Notes: It is widely accepted that steroid use was a contributor to Rude's early death. Rude had a career ending neck injury in 1994 against Sting, when a bad bump injured his neck. He did return for commentating and managerial positions however.

     

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