Below you will find everything that happened in Professional Wrestling history on February 26th.
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• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (February 26, 2024) – Old School Wrestling Legend Passed Away
On this day in 2024, we lost Old School Wrestling Legend Ole Anderson (Real name: Alan Rogowski) at the age of 81.
In the 60s Ole Anderson replaced Lars Anderson as Gene Anderson’s partner in the famous NWA Tag Team ‘The Minnesota Wrecking Crew’, a team that lasted till Gene retired in 1985.
Later that same year (1985) Ole became one of the founding members (with Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard & J.J. Dillon) of one of the greatest factions in professional wrestling history, The Four Horsemen.
He retired from active wrestling in 1990 but still stayed with World Championship Wrestling (formerly known as Jim Crockett Promotions) till Bischoff let him go in late 1993.
In his famous 2003 book “Inside Out: How Corporate America Destroyed Professional Wrestling” Ole described how he told both Vince McMahon & Linda McMahon “Go F*** Yourself” after they bought Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1984 and offered him a job.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE!
September 22, 1942 – February 26, 2024
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• Old School Wrestling Legend Would’ve Celebrated His Birthday
Today would have been the birthday of AWA Wrestling Legend Verne Gagne.
Verne used to be a multiple time amateur wrestling champion and even represented the United States Olympic Team at the 1948 Olympic Games.
Most Old School Wrestling fans remember Gagne as the promoter of the legendary ‘American Wrestling Association’ territory, including 10 title reigns as their World Heavyweight Champion.
In 2006 Verne Gagne was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his son Greg Gagne, the night before WrestleMania 22, years after he was already inducted into the short-lived WCW Hall of Fame in 1993.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REST IN PEACE!
February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015
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• Old School Wrestling Manager Celebrates His Birthday
Old School Wrestling Manager “The Sinister Minister” James Vandenberg aka “Father” James Mitchell celebrates his 58th birthday today.
During his career Mitchell worked for several promotions, such as World Championship Wrestling (1997-1999), Extreme Championship Wrestling (2000-2001) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2002-2008 & 2017).
He’s the former manager of well known Wrestlers like Wrath, Mortis, Tajiri, Mikey Whipwreck and Abyss.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES MITCHELL!
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