Baron von Raschke

Known as: Baron von Raschke, Von Raschke, Fritz von Raschke, Jim Raschke
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Baron von Raschke, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

James Donald Raschke was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 30, 1940, and he is currently 85 years old.

Baron von Raschke has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Baron von Raschke was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2002 as part of the Television Era wing.

Baron von Raschke Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJames Donald Raschke
  • Ring Names
    • Baron von Raschke (June 5, 1967 - February 10, 1996)
    • Von Raschke (October 4, 1968 - October 8, 1982)
    • Fritz von Raschke (July 23, 1967 - September 14, 1968)
    • Jim Raschke (September 16, 1966 - March 19, 1967)
  • Born July 30, 1940 (age 85)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOmaha, Nebraska
  • Billed From
    • Republic of Germany (June 5, 1967 - February 10, 1996)
  • Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  • Weight
    • 281 lbs (127 kg) (June 5, 1967 - February 10, 1996)
  • NicknamesThe Clawmaster

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 16, 1966 - February 10, 1996)
    • Manager (August 29, 1988 - November 1, 1988)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 27, 1991February 10, 1996
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 5, 1987May 2, 1991
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 29, 1988November 1, 1988
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIANovember 28, 1987December 19, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Jim Crockett PromotionsJCPJanuary 12, 1986June 7, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFJune 13, 1986July 27, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAOctober 20, 1983January 11, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 16, 1967January 20, 1984
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 20, 1983January 20, 1984
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMarch 1, 1981September 16, 1983
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWFebruary 19, 1982August 26, 1983
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJuly 12, 1980August 26, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMay 31, 1980February 25, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 13, 1979September 19, 1980
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPAugust 16, 1977April 12, 1980
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFMarch 9, 1977August 14, 1977
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 18, 1974March 6, 1977
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INAugust 24, 1969January 25, 1974
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWMay 4, 1973October 25, 1973
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCSeptember 6, 1969September 22, 1972
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWApril 16, 1970February 4, 1972
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 5, 1968August 26, 1969
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW DETROITSeptember 30, 1967October 25, 1968
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 16, 1966March 19, 1967

  • Images History

    Jun 1967
    Jun 1967

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJune 5, 1967February 10, 1996

  • Finishers

    • The Claw - Clawhold (September 16, 1966 - February 10, 1996)
    • Prussian Sleeper - Cobra Clutch (September 16, 1966 - February 10, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Crusher Lisowski)

    Big Time Wrestling

    • NWA American Heavyweight Championship

    Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Maurice Vachon)

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Television Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA International Heavyweight Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Television Championship

    • 1 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Ivan & Nikita Koloff)

    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Paul Jones, 1 with Greg Valentine)

    Pro Wrestling America

    • 2 PWA Tag Team Championship (1 with Ken Patera, 1 with Brad Rheingans)

    World Wrestling Association

    • 3 WWA World Heavyweight Championship

    • 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Ernie Ladd)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Baron von Raschke & The Crusher - The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski (March 26, 1981 - September 28, 1985)
    • Baron von Raschke & Mad Dog Vachon - Mad Dog Vachon (September 7, 1972 - April 28, 1984)
    • Baron von Raschke & Paul Jones - Paul Jones (February 20, 1979 - February 3, 1980)
    • Baron von Raschke & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine (November 17, 1977 - December 30, 1979)
    • Baron von Raschke & Horst Hoffman - Horst Hoffman (February 2, 1974 - June 10, 1977)
  • Managers

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