Gene Anderson

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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Gene Anderson, 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.

Eugene Avon Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on October 4, 1939.

He died on October 31, 1991 at the age of 52.

Gene Anderson has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

Gene Anderson was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2010 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Minnesota Wrecking Crew).

Gene Anderson Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameEugene Avon Anderson
  • GenderMale
  • Born October 4, 1939
  • Died October 31, 1991 (aged 52)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSaint Paul, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 251 lbs (114 kg)
  • NicknamesPretty Boy

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Gene Anderson (January 1, 1958 - October 31, 1991)

  • Roles

    • Coach (April 7, 1985 - October 31, 1991)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1958 - April 6, 1985)
    • Manager (December 16, 1979 - November 6, 1983)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 29, 1961April 6, 1985
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 12, 1967April 6, 1985
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWJune 20, 1981April 25, 1982
    PromotionNWA Georgia Championship WrestlingNWA GCWJuly 25, 1980November 28, 1981
    PromotionMaple Leaf WrestlingNWA MLWOctober 22, 1978August 25, 1980
    PromotionNWA Georgia Championship WrestlingNWA GCWJanuary 8, 1979June 15, 1979
    PromotionNWA Georgia Championship WrestlingNWA GCWOctober 15, 1976November 4, 1977
    PromotionNWA Georgia Championship WrestlingNWA GCWApril 30, 1974November 29, 1974
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEOctober 27, 1973November 30, 1973
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWAJanuary 4, 1970January 13, 1970
    PromotionNWA Georgia OfficesGCWOctober 19, 1966May 12, 1967
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 9, 1966October 13, 1966
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAMarch 21, 1966April 20, 1966
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 19, 1966April 2, 1966
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 16, 1961March 7, 1966
    PromotionNWA Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSWJune 28, 1964August 7, 1965
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AllianceAWA SFAugust 1, 1964November 6, 1964
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPAugust 12, 1963November 1, 1963
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYSeptember 29, 1961June 27, 1963

  • Images History

    Apr 1980
    Apr 1980
    Oct 1976
    Oct 1976
    Apr 1974
    Apr 1974
    Feb 1972
    Feb 1972
    Feb 1971
    Feb 1971
    Mar 1966
    Mar 1966
    Jan 1958
    Jan 1958

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1958April 6, 1985

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance

  • Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Ole Anderson)
    • 1 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (with Ole Anderson)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Ole Anderson)
    • 2 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Lars Anderson)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia Version) (with Lars Anderson)

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (with Ole Anderson)
    • 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Ole Anderson)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1975, 1977 — with Ole Anderson)

Teams & Relations

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