Famous 20th Century Wrestlers

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Kurt Angle
(Former American Professional Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Kurt Angle
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Birthdate: December 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States

Olympic gold-medal-winning wrestler Kurt Angle is a 13-time world champion. He became a Triple Crown champion and a Grand Slam champion with WWE before joining TNA. He has been named to the WWE, the TNA, and the International Sports Halls of Fame. He has also participated in Japanese wrestling championships.

 2 
Mark Schultz
(American Former Freestyle Wrestler)
Mark Schultz
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Birthdate: October 26, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States
 3 
Muhammed Lawal
(Wrestler)
Muhammed Lawal
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Birthdate: January 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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 4 
Adam Rose
(Wrestler)
Adam Rose
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Birthdate: July 20, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Raymond John Leppan, better known by his ring name, Adam Rose, is a retired South African wrestler. He once described himself as the “life of the party” and has also represented NXT and WWE. He was also part of an E:60 documentary titled Behind the Curtain.

 5 
Terry Gordy
(Wrestler)
Terry Gordy
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Birthdate: April 23, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Died: July 16, 2001
 6 
Valentin Yordanov
(Bulgarian Freestyle Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Valentin Yordanov
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Birthdate: January 26, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ruse Municipality, Bulgaria

One of the most decorated wrestlers in history, Valentin Yordanov has not only won a gold and a bronze at the Olympics but is also a 7-time World and European Champion. He continued to represent Bulgaria even after moving to the US. He also served as the president of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation.

 7 
Spike Dudley
(Professional wrestler, Teacher)
Spike Dudley
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Birthdate: August 13, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Providence
 8 
Joey Ryan
(Wrestler)
Joey Ryan
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Birthdate: November 7, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 9 
Tito Santana
(Wrestler)
Tito Santana
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Birthdate: May 10, 1953
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mission, Texas, United States
 10 
Dan Gable
(One of the Greatest Wrestlers of All Time)
Dan Gable
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Birthdate: October 25, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Considered to be the greatest amatuer in the history of the United States, Dan Gable is a world gold medalist, an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time NCAA Division I national champion. He is the thrid wrestler to be inducted in the Legend category in United World Wrestling's Hall of Fame. He also earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.
 11 
Dutch Mantel
(Professional wrestler)
Dutch Mantel
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Birthdate: November 29, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Walhalla, South Carolina, United States
 12 
Paul Ellering
(Wrestler)
Paul Ellering
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Birthdate: August 22, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Melrose, Minnesota, United States
 13 
Don Muraco
(American Retired Professional Wrestler and Podcaster)
Don Muraco
2
Birthdate: September 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pupukea, Hawaii, United States
 14 
Nikita Koloff
(Wrestler)
Nikita Koloff
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Birthdate: March 9, 1959
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
 15 
Ryan Nemeth
(Wrestler)
Ryan Nemeth
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Birthdate: November 4, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
 16 
Stevie Richards
(Professional wrestler, Podcaster)
Stevie Richards
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Birthdate: October 9, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Philadelphia
 17 
Steve Blackman
(Martial arts instructor)
Steve Blackman
2
Birthdate: September 28, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Annville, Pennsylvania, United States
 18 
Bill DeMott
(Wrestler)
Bill DeMott
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Birthdate: November 10, 1966
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
 19 
Jenna Morasca
(Actress)
Jenna Morasca
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Birthdate: February 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
 20 
John Smith
(Wrestler)
John Smith
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Birthdate: August 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Del City, Oklahoma, United States
 21 
Hillbilly Jim
(Professional wrestler)
Hillbilly Jim
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Birthdate: July 5, 1952
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Scottsville, Kentucky, United States
 22 
Wendi Richter
(Professional Wrestler)
Wendi Richter
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Birthdate: September 6, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
 23 
Vince Russo
(Writer who is best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).)
Vince Russo
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Birthdate: January 24, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States
 24 
Brody King
(Wrestler)
Brody King
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Birthdate: March 17, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: United States
 25 
Mitsuharu Misawa
(Japanese Professional Wrestler)
Mitsuharu Misawa
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Birthdate: June 18, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Koshigaya, Japan
Died: June 13, 2009
 26 
Alex Shelley
(Wrestler)
Alex Shelley
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Birthdate: May 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
 27 
Freddie Blassie
(Wrestler)
Freddie Blassie
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Birthdate: February 8, 1918
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: June 2, 2003
 28 
Lester Speight
(American Football player)
Lester Speight
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Birthdate: August 28, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
 29 
Gino Hernandez
(Wrestler)
Gino Hernandez
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Birthdate: August 14, 1957
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Highland Park, Texas, United States
Died: February 2, 1986
 30 
Bruce Baumgartner
(American Freestyle Wrestler)
Bruce Baumgartner
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Birthdate: November 2, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Haledon, New Jersey, United States
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Marina Shafir
(Wrestler)
Marina Shafir
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Birthdate: April 14, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Soroca, Moldova
 32 
Homicide
(Wrestler)
Homicide
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Birthdate: March 20, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
 33 
Geeta Phogat
(Wrestler)
Geeta Phogat
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Birthdate: December 15, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Balali, Haryana, India
 34 
El Hijo de Rey Misterio
(Wrestler)
El Hijo de Rey Misterio
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Birthdate: November 9, 1988
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Diego, USA
 35 
Bobo Brazil
(Wrestler)
Bobo Brazil
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Birthdate: July 10, 1924
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Died: January 20, 1998
 36 
David Schultz
(American Former Professional Wrestler)
David Schultz
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Birthdate: June 1, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Madison County, Tennessee, United States
 37 
Tanga Loa
(Wrestler)
Tanga Loa
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Birthdate: May 7, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
 38 
Robert Swenson
(Wrestler)
Robert Swenson
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Birthdate: January 5, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Died: August 18, 1997
 39 
Jasmin St. Claire
(Pornographic actress, Wrestler)
Jasmin St. Claire
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Birthdate: October 23, 1972
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Aleksandr Karelin
(One of the Greatest Greco-Roman Wrestlers of All Time)
Aleksandr Karelin
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Birthdate: September 19, 1967
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Novosibirsk, Russia
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Jaxson Ryker
(Wrestler)
Jaxson Ryker
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Birthdate: June 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hickory, North Carolina, United States
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Dara Singh
(Indian professional wrestler)
Dara Singh
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Birthdate: November 19, 1928
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Dharmchuk, Amritsar, Punjab, British India [now India]
Died: July 12, 2012
 43 
Fray Tormenta
(Priest)
Fray Tormenta
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Birthdate: May 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Agustín Metzquititlán, Mexico
 44 
Adam Saitiev
(Russian Wrestler and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Adam Saitiev
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Birthdate: December 12, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
 45 
Tomohiro Ishii
(Wrestler)
Tomohiro Ishii
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Birthdate: December 10, 1975
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
 46 
Matt Bentley
(Wrestlers)
Matt Bentley
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Birthdate: December 10, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Clinton, Iowa, USA
 47 
Taylor Wily
(Former Sumo Wrestler and Actor Known for His Recurring Role as 'Kamekona Tupuola' on TV Series 'Hawaii Five-0')
Taylor Wily
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Birthdate: November 14, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Taylor Wily is an American actor, former mixed martial artist, and sumo wrestler. Wily, who is of American Samoan origin, had a brief career in sumo wrestling before he chose to try his hand at mixed martial arts. He then joined The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he competed only for a night.

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Hikuleo
(Wrestler)
Hikuleo
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Birthdate: February 7, 1991
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tonga
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Shoichi Funaki
(Professional wrestler)
Shoichi Funaki
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Birthdate: August 24, 1968
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Katsushika-ku
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Joey Styles
(Commentator)
Joey Styles
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Birthdate: July 14, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United