On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of George Steele, 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.
William James Myers was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, 1937.
He died on February 16, 2017 at the age of 79.
George Steele has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
George Steele was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2005 as part of the Modern Era wing.
George Steele Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameWilliam James Myers
- Ring Names
- George "The Animal" Steele (January 1, 1987 - September 30, 2000)
- George Steele (March 3, 1973 - December 31, 1986)
- Jim Steele (November 17, 1972 - March 2, 1973)
- George Steele (February 19, 1966 - November 16, 1972)
- The Student (February 19, 1965 - December 9, 1967)
- Born April 16, 1937
- Died February 16, 2017 (aged 79)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceDetroit, Michigan
- Billed From
- Detroit, Michigan
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- NicknamesThe Animal
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (July 12, 1997 - September 30, 2000)
- Producer (August 25, 1988 - October 1, 1990)
- Wrestler (February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFDecember 13, 1998 December 15, 1999 Promotion 
WWFApril 19, 1983 October 1, 1990 Promotion 
WWFApril 8, 1981 October 24, 1981 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 29, 1979 August 2, 1979 Promotion 
WWWFJune 21, 1975 December 16, 1978 Promotion 
NWANovember 17, 1972 January 1, 1977 Promotion 
BTW DETROITJune 29, 1974 August 28, 1976 Promotion 
NWFApril 17, 1974 June 25, 1974 Promotion WWWFMay 2, 1968 September 15, 1973 Promotion 
SLWCNovember 17, 1972 June 15, 1973 Promotion NWA, BTW DETROITFebruary 19, 1965 February 17, 1968 -
Images History
Feb 1966
Feb 1965 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel July 12, 1997 September 30, 2000 Face May 11, 1985 October 1, 1990 Heel February 19, 1965 May 10, 1985
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Finishers
- Flying Hammerlock - Elevated Hammerlock (July 12, 1997 - September 30, 2000)
- Flying Hammerlock - Elevated Hammerlock (February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
- Big Splash (February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"I'm An Animal" by Sly & The Family Stone - Single (May 2, 1968 - August 24, 1988)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year1995)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2005)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Frankie Laine)
Grande Wrestling Alliance
- 1 GWA Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
Superstars of Wrestling (Newfoundland)
- 1 SoW Canadian Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Slammy Award - Best Performance by an Animal (1987)
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (2004)
x1 WWF North American Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Oddities - Earthquake / John Tenta, Luna Vachon, Giant Silva, Kurrgan / The Interrogator (December 13, 1998 - February 21, 1999)
- Managers
