Sid Vicious
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 318 lbs.
Hometown: Marion, Arkansas
Pro Debut: 1987
Signature Maneuver: The Powerbomb
Known by a name as daunting as his actions, Sid Vicious, the "Master of the Powerbomb" terrorizes the world of wrestling. As tall as an Arkansas Oak, this country boy has stayed true to his roots, even after achieving fame against an onslaught opposition.
Career History
Topped the card for several promotions... Locked up with Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Sting and Goldberg... Self-proclaimed "Millennium Man"... Earned mutual respect with Goldberg in a bloody, hard-fought battle... Compiled an unblemished 150-plus win road of destruction before succumbing to Goldberg... Held three World Heavyweight Championships and the WCW U.S. Championship... Defeated Kevin Nash for the WCW World Heavyweight title... Tag teamed as the Skyscrapers early in his journey... Late Kerry Von Erich called him, "the most awesome man I ever wrestled"... Introduced to pro wrestling by Randy Savage... Schooled in the finer points by the legendary Tojo Yamamoto.
Wrestling Style
Unhinged, brutal force combined with white-hot intensity... Known worldwide for his spine-snapping powerbombs and "turn out the lights" choke slams... Leaves a trail of broken bones with pain inflicting fury... Big and bad as they come with raw power... Powder keg personality with wild eyes, bulging veins in his neck and clenched fists.
Did You Know?
Devoted softball player with a batting cage and pitching machine in his backyard... At one-time played with the Memphis Sox, a top-level softball squad... Sports hero is Babe Ruth... Favorite teams are the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves... Typical breakfast includes 10 egg whites, sweet potatoes and coffee sweetened with honey... Returns to quiet Marion, Arkansas, on his days off to spend time with his wife and two sons, Frank and Gunnar... Enjoys four-wheeling and hunting in the country... Family has three dogs, Buddy, Baby and Betsy... Backyard garden produce is donated to community efforts to feed the poor... Avid collector of guns... Admires UNC hoops legend Dean Smith... Would like to manage an up-and-coming wrestler at the end of his in-ring career.
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