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 was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name William James Myers
- Ring Names
- George Steele
- The Student
- The Animal Machine
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Born April 16, 1937
- Died February 16, 2017 (aged 79)
- Birth Place Detroit, Michigan
- Billed From
- Detroit, Michigan
- Nicknames The Animal
Career History
- Roles
- Wrestler ( July 12, 1997 - September 30, 2000)
- Producer ( August 25, 1988 - October 1, 1990)
- Wrestler ( February 19, 1965 - August 24, 1988)
- Companies / Promotions
Promotion from to Promotion 
December 13, 1998 December 15, 1999 Promotion April 19, 1983 October 1, 1990 Promotion April 8, 1981 October 24, 1981 Promotion June 29, 1979 August 2, 1979 Promotion June 21, 1975 December 16, 1978 Promotion November 17, 1972 January 1, 1977 Promotion May 2, 1968 September 15, 1973 Promotion February 19, 1965 February 17, 1968 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel - Images
- Finishers
- Elevated Hammerlock
- Jumping Splash
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "I'm An Animal", by Sly & The Family Stone - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
- Hall of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 1995, Individual
- Titles Won
Grande Wrestling Alliance
- 1 GWA Heavyweight Championship
National Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Detroit version) (with Frankie Laine)
National Wrestling Federation
- 1 NWF North American Heavyweight Championship
Superstars of Wrestling (Newfoundland)
- 1 SoW Canadian Heavyweight Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- WWF Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum induction (class of 2005)
- 1987 WWF Slammy Award - Best Performance by an Animal
- Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree Winner (2004)
Relations
- Managers Gary Hart
