Buddy Rogers
From Pro Wrestling
| Hermann C. Rohde | |||
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| Ring Names | Buddy Rogers Dutch Rogers Hermann Rohde | ||
| Height | 6'0" | ||
| Weight | 235 lbs | ||
| Born | February 20, 1921 | ||
| Camden, New Jersey, USA | |||
| Died: | June 26, 1992 | ||
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| Billed from | |||
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| Debut | July 4, 1939 | ||
| Retired | November 25, 1982 | ||
Herman Rohde (February 20, 1921 June 26, 1992) was an American wrestler most famous under the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. An early television star, Rogers is noted for his flamboyant persona, as well as his status as the first wrestler to hold what would later become the WWE Championship.
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Wrestling facts
- Finishing and signature moves
- "Figure Four Leglock
- Nicknames
- the nature boy
- Wrestlers managed
- Jimmy Snuka (WWF) (1983)
- Wrestlers trained
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA World Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
- WWWF World Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
- WWWF United States Tag Team Champion (2 time) - with Johnny Barend (1), Johnny Valentine (1)
See also
- Buddy Rogers's career history
- Buddy Rogers's event history
- Buddy Rogers's gimmicks
- Significant Storylines
External links and references
Categories: American wrestlers | WWE Hall of Fame inductees | Wrestlers who have died | American Wrestling Association alumni | Championship Wrestling From Florida alumni | Jim Crockett Promotions alumni | Maple Leaf Wrestling alumni | National Wrestling Alliance alumni | NWA San Francisco alumni | St. Louis Wrestling Club alumni | World Class Championship Wrestling alumni | World Wrestling Entertainment alumni
