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Waldo Von Erich
Nickname: Rough
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 265 lbs
From: Stuttgart, Germany
Birthday: Oct 2nd
Pro Debut: 1950
Aliases: Waldo Von Seiber, Baron Von Seiber, The Great Zimm, Wild Man Zim, The Green Hornet, El Tigre, Mr. M, Bill Shepherd, Karl Von Seiber, Gori Mangotich
Feds Worked For: NWA-West, TSW, AWA, NWA, WWWF, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), All Star Wrestling (Canada), Atlantic Athletic Commission (MA), Big Bear Promotions (Canada), Big Time Wrestling (Canada), Big Time Wrestling (MI), Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CT/MD/NJ/NY/OH/PA/DC), Central Canadian Wrestling Alliance (Canada), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Fred Kohler Enterprises (IL), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), International Wrestling (Canada), International Wrestling Alliance (Australia), International Wrestling Enterprise (Japan), Japan Wrestling Association (Japan), Kola Kwariani Booking Office (CT/NJ/NY), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Minnesota Boxing & Wrestling Club (MN), National Wrestling Federation (NJ/NY/OH/PA), NWA Big Time Wrestling (TX), NWA Hollywood (CA), NWA Upstate (NY), Pacific Coast Athletic Club (CA), San Francisco (CA), Southwest Sports (TX), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), Stampede Wrestling (Canada), Studio Wrestling (OH/PA), Super Pro Wrestling (OH/PA), Sylvio Samson Promotions (Canada), Terminal Athletic Club (OH), Wildcat Wrestling (Canada), World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
Finisher: Blitzkrieg (Top Rope Kneedrop)
Signature Moves: Iron Claw
Career Highlights: -BBP North American Champion
-IWA Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ The Spoiler, 1 w/ Mario Milano)
-JWA All-Asian Tag Team Champion (w/ Ike Eakins)
-NWA American Tag Team Champion (2x; both w/ Fritz Von Erich)
-NWA (Calgary) Canadian Champion (2x)
-NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Southern Tag Team Champion (w/ Fritz Von Erich)
-NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Champion (2x)
-NWA Texas Champion
-NWF Champion (2x)
-NWF North American Champion
-Stampede North American Champion
-TSW North American Champion
-TSW United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Karl Von Brauner)
-WCW Austra-Asian Champion
-WCW Austra-Asian Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Ron Miller and Hiro Tojo)
-WWWF United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Gene Kiniski)
Affiliates: Fritz Von Erich, Karl Von Brauner, Gene Kiniski, Robert Bruce, Hiro Tojo, Mario Milano, The Spoiler, Smasher Sloan, Ike Eakins, Ron Miller, Freddie Blassie
Notable Feuds: Bruno Sammartino, Bill Watts, Bobo Brazil, Billy Red Lyons, Tony Marino, Dominic DeNucci, Haystacks Calhoun, Big Heart, Dory Dixon, White Owl, Grizzly Smith, Tex McKenzie, Rocky Montero, Buddy Austin, Kenji Shibuya, Swede Karlsen, Lord Layton, Johnny Powers
Other Facts: -Real name was Walter Paul Sieber
-Actually from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
-Billed as the brother of pro wrestler Fritz Von Erich. According to some sources, they were distantly related through marriage (Waldo was a distant cousin of Fritz's wife, Doris), but that cannot be confirmed or denied at this time.
-Billed as the father of Lance Von Erich
-Billed as the uncle of pro wrestlers Kevin Von Erich, David Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich, Mike Von Erich, & Chris Von Erich
-Billed as the great uncle of pro wrestlers Lacey Von Erich, Hollie Von Erich, Ross Von Erich and Marshall Von Erich
-When using the name Waldo Von Seiber, he was billed as the brother of pro wrestler Kurt Von Seiber
-Owned a lake in Northern Ontario for a while, and at one time was building a castle in Belize.
-Was a frequent opponent of Bruno Sammartino. One of their title matches hold the record for the longest WWE (then WWWF) World Title defences of all time, at 85:00. It also is cited as the longest wrestling match at Madison Square Garden
-Told the following joke on TV in Buffalo: "What's the difference between an apple pie and a Jew? The apple pie doesn't scream when you put it in the oven!". The Buffalo promotion's TV was cancelled as a result.
-After his career in professional wrestling ended, Waldo got a certificate in Reflexology and worked as a physical therapist in Kitchener, Ontario. Sieber also was an inventor, creating an inverted chair to help with back problems. In 1980, he patented an orthopedic reclining chair.
-Former member of Big Bad John's Army
-Passed away July 5, 2009 at the age of 75.
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Spotlight in History
- 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
- 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
- 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Title
- 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Title
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- 06-07 1969 Jose Lothario def. Johnny Valentine for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2008 Ky-ote Johammed def. Dane Griffin for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 06-07 2008 Mo'Body Gillespie def. Ky-ote Johammed for the 3DW Violent Division Title
- 06-07 2013 Bobby Starr def. Steven Sterling for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-07 2013 Ignition def. Super Skunk Ape, Jr. for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-07 2013 The Canadian Red Devil def. Michael York for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2014 Steven Sterling def. Sam Stackhouse for the ComPro Showtime Title
- 06-07 2014 Jake O'Brien def. The Canadian Red Devil for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-07 2014 Terry Montana def. Ignition for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-07 2014 Havoc def. Buster Cherry for the SWCW All-American Title
- 06-07 2014 Rick Russo def. David Kyzer for the SWCW Luchadore Title
- 06-07 2014 Kevin James Sanchez def. Kareem Sadat for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 06-07 2014 Kareem Sadat def. Kevin James Sanchez for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 06-07 2014 Terry Pantera became the BPPW Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 06-07 2025 Frankie Lee def. K. J. Gold for the RDW Iron Man Title
- 06-08 1959 Frankie Kovacs & Jerry Miller def. Pretty Boy Collins & Duke Scarbo for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Titles
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- 06-08 2024 Eddie LeVaughn def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Heavyweight Title
- 06-08 2024 Michael Duplanti became the NAW Openweight Champion
- 06-08 2024 Speeding Bullet (Mike Gunnz & Stephen Nitro) def. The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Manico) for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 1959 The Golden Giant became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-09 1966 Johnny Valentine def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Title
- 06-09 1980 The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) def. Junkyard Dog & Buck Robley for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 1989 Jeff Jarrett & Mil Mascaras def. Super Zodiac & Cactus Jack for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 2017 The Rising (Matt Durden & Riker) def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 2023 Koko became the CPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-09 2023 The Regime (Derek James & Logan Knight & Merc & Skylar Slice/Sgt. Slice) def. The Roll Modelz (Malik Mayfield & Olivier Vegos) for the CPW Tag Team Titles
- 06-09 2023 Mr. Nasty def. Mascara Purpura for the CPW 918 Title
- 06-09 2023 Red James def. Mr. Nasty for the CPW 918 Title
- 06-10 1979 Bruiser Brody def. Mark Lewin for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-10 1985 Tim Brooks def. Scott Casey for the WCCW Television Title
- 06-10 2006 Dexter Hardaway became the AACW Mid-American Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-10 2023 MLP became the XDWF New GenX Champion
- 06-11 1984 Chris Adams became the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-11 2009 Sage became the SWCW Art of War Champion
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien def. Robbie Awesome for the MERC Patriot Title
- 06-11 2011 The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 06-11 2011 Jake O'Brien became the SRPW Patriot Champion
- 06-11 2011 Kareem Sadat def. Rick Russo for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 06-11 2011 Tim Storm def. Michael Faith for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-11 2022 Pastor Brent & Andrew Fenix def. The Rejecs LM (Elijah Sparks & Dr. Corvus) for the WAH Tag Team Titles
- 06-11 2022 Connor Smith def. Romeo Reese for the WAH Spotlight Title
- 06-11 2022 Umbra def. Koko for the WAH Living Hope Title
- 06-11 2022 Dan Webber def. Paul Puertorico for the WAH Heavyweight Title
- 06-12 1982 The Spoiler def. Frank Dusek for the WCCW Television Title
- 06-12 2009 El Latino became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Light Heavyweight Champion
- 06-12 2021 Brawler Morrison def. Blade [2nd] for the UWO Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 1960 Tony Borne def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 06-13 1969 Chuck Karbo became the TSW North American Champion
- 06-13 1978 Karl Krupp became the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-13 1998 The Bad Boys (Splash Jackson & Bull Schmitt) def. The Texas Outlaws (Dan Wilder & Bernard Funk) for the OPW Oklahoma Tag Team Titles
- 06-13 2008 Brent Albright def. Slam Shady for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 06-13 2008 Josh Michaels became the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-13 2009 The Canadian Red Devil became the ComPro Showtime Champion
- 06-13 2015 Seth Angel & Adrian Dell def. Nemesis (Bobby Starr & Damien Morte) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 06-13 2015 Killista def. Paul Puertorico for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 06-13 2015 Rolling Thunder def. Michael Duplanti for the NAW Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2015 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Queens Title
- 06-13 2015 Michael Wolf def. Jake O'Brien for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 06-13 2015 Jake O'Brien def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
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