On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ed Lewis, 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.
Robert Herman Julius Friedrich was born in Nekoosa, Wisconsin on June 30, 1891.
He died on August 8, 1966 at the age of 75.
Ed Lewis was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Legacy wing.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Robert Herman Julius Friedrich
- Ring Names
- Ed Lewis ( July 18, 1905 - October 31, 1947)
- Born June 30, 1891
- Died August 8, 1966 (aged 75)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Nekoosa, Wisconsin
- Billed From
- Nekoosa, Wisconsin
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 265 lbs (120 kg)
- Nicknames Strangler
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( July 18, 1905 - October 31, 1947)
- Promoter ( January 1, 1920 - December 31, 1928)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion INDY July 18, 1905 October 31, 1947 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel July 18, 1905 October 31, 1947 - Images
Jul 1905
- Finishers
- Strangle Hold - Sleeper Hold ( July 18, 1905 - October 31, 1947)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2016, Legacy
- Titles Won
American Wrestling Association (Boston)
- 2 AWA World Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
Midwest Wrestling Association (Kansas City)
- 1 MWA World Heavyweight Championship
Midwest Wrestling Association (Ohio)
- 1 MWA World Heavyweight Championship (Ohio version)
New York State Athletic Commission
- 1 NYSAC World Heavyweight Championship
Other titles
- 4 World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship
- 1 World Heavyweight Championship (Michigan/Illinois version)
- Other Accomplishments
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2002)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1999)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)