Rick Steiner
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 280 lbs.
Hometown: Bay City, Michigan
Birthday: March 9, 1961
Pro Debut: 1983
Signature Maneuver: Steinerdog
AKA: Dog-Faced Gremlin
Beware of this Dog -- he bites! Rick Steiner known as the "Dog-Faced Gremlin," attacks opponents in the ring with pit-bull like ferocity. Outside the ropes, he is a expert hunter that patiently stalks his prey. This is one dog that is not man's best friend.
Career History
Along with brother Scott, the Steiner Brothers have been one the best tag teams in wrestling history with five world titles... Won major tag team titles in both the U.S. and Japan... Going solo he has sunk his teeth into three WCW Television titles and one WCW U.S. Championship... Proved blood is not always thicker than water with some isolated strife with his brother... Aligned at times with the Varsity Club of Kevin Sullivan and Mike Rotunda... Has feuded with Hulk Hogan, Sting and Goldberg... Spent assisting Tank Abbott's attempt to take down Goldberg... Currently reunited with his brother Scott.
Wrestling Style
Barks "Woof, Woof!" when entering the ring... Sadistic powerhouse who thrives on inflicting pain... Charges out of the dog pound sporting his trademark coal black mustache, dog collar and wrestling headgear... Incredible brute strength... Rough, tough and gruff with a "win at all cost" attitude... Finishes off foes with a top rope "bulldog"... Dares opponents by saying, "If you want some, come get some"... Rarely are his provoking words challenged.
Did You Know?
Competed for the fighting Wolverine at the University of Michigan... Placed fourth in the NCAA wrestling championships... Thunders down the road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle... Never missed a WCW bike caravan to the Sturgis (South Dakota) Rally and Races... Native of Bay City, Michigan... Reputation as one of the toughest guys in the locker room... Armed with an impressive collection of 43 rifles, 31 pistols and 18 knives... Has hunted deer, bear and elk in Colorado and Montana... Prized trophies include 32-inch striped bass, 450-pound wild boar and a 10-point deer... Enjoys spending time with his family in his current home of Acworth, Georgia.
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