On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Ole 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.
Alan Robert Rogowski was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 22, 1942.
He died on February 26, 2024 at the age of 81.
Ole Anderson has won a total of 12 championships in major promotions during his career.
Ole Anderson was inducted in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994 and in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2010 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Minnesota Wrecking Crew).
He was briefly a co-promoter of Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW), and owner of Championship Wrestling from Georgia (CWG).
Ole Anderson Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameAlan Robert Rogowski
- GenderMale
- Born September 22, 1942
- Died February 26, 2024 (aged 81)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMinneapolis, Minnesota
- Billed From
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 256 lbs (116 kg)
- NotesHe was briefly a co-promoter of Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW), and owner of Championship Wrestling from Georgia (CWG).
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Ole Anderson (July 12, 1971 - September 30, 1994)
Rock Rogowski (November 7, 1970 - July 11, 1971)- Ole Anderson (June 10, 1968 - November 6, 1970)
- Rock Rogowski (August 19, 1967 - June 9, 1968)
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Roles
- Producer (May 1, 1990 - September 30, 1994)
- Coach (January 1, 1991 - September 30, 1994)
- Referee (June 13, 1992 - September 30, 1994)
- Manager (April 29, 1990 - June 24, 1990)
- Wrestler (December 16, 1989 - April 28, 1990)
- Part Time Wrestler (July 12, 1987 - December 15, 1989)
- Wrestler (August 19, 1967 - July 11, 1987)
- Promoter (October 24, 1983 - July 13, 1984)
- Producer (October 15, 1976 - July 13, 1984)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WCWDecember 16, 1989 September 30, 1994 Promotion 
NWAJuly 5, 1968 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
JCPJuly 8, 1984 March 4, 1988 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
March 29, 1986 April 26, 1986 Promotion 
NWA GCWOctober 15, 1976 July 13, 1984 Promotion JCPFebruary 21, 1972 August 22, 1982 Promotion 
MSWANovember 30, 1980 December 15, 1980 Promotion NWA GCWMay 3, 1974 November 29, 1974 Promotion 
IWEOctober 27, 1973 November 30, 1973 Promotion 
CWFJuly 12, 1971 March 14, 1972 Promotion JCPJune 10, 1968 September 11, 1970 Promotion 
AWAAugust 19, 1967 June 8, 1968 -
Finishers
- Diving Knee Drop (August 19, 1967 - May 19, 1990)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Horsemen" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - with The Four Horsemen - Team (January 21, 1986 - October 31, 1990)
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Images History
Mar 1985
Apr 1980
Oct 1976
Apr 1974
Jul 1971Aug 1967
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel Turned on Sting, kicking him out of the group February 6, 1990 October 31, 1990 Face Was kicked out of the Horsemen, later fought against them March 7, 1987 February 5, 1990 Heel Betrayed Dusty Rhodes during a steel cage match at the Omni July 20, 1980 March 6, 1987 Face Split from partner Ernie Ladd October 14, 1979 July 19, 1980 Heel August 19, 1967 October 13, 1979 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WCW Mid Card December 16, 1989 April 28, 1990
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WCW Hall of Fame - Individual (Year1994)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Groups, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Year2010)
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National Wrestling Alliance
x8 NWA World Tag Team Championship (7 with Gene Anderson, 1 with Stan Hansen)
American Wrestling Association
x2 AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship
x2 AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 with The Claw, 1 with Ox Baker)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Television Championship
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Ron Garvin)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Columbus Heavyweight Championship
- 17 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (7 with Gene Anderson, 5 with Ivan Koloff, 2 with Lars Anderson, 1 with Rene Goulet, 1 with Ernie Ladd, 1 with Jerry Brisco)
- 2 NWA Georgia Television Championship
- 1 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (with Gene Anderson)
- 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Thunderbolt Patterson)
- 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Gene Anderson)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Jim Crockett Promotions
- 1 NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Arn Anderson)
- 3 NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (with Gene Anderson)
- 4 NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (with Gene Anderson)
Southeastern Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)
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Other Accomplishments
- NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament Winner (1982 – with Stan Hansen)
- JCP One Night Tag Team Tournament Winner (1982 – with Stan Hansen)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1975, 1977 – with Gene Anderson)
- WON Tag Team of the Year (1982 - with Stan Hansen)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Four Horsemen - Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Paul Roma (May 23, 1993 - May 23, 1993)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Ric Flair, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting, Woman (December 16, 1989 - June 24, 1990)
- The Andersons / The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Arn Anderson (December 16, 1989 - April 28, 1990)
- Lex Luger & Ole Anderson - Lex Luger (January 1, 1988 - March 4, 1988)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, J.J. Dillon, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard (November 9, 1985 - March 7, 1987)
- The Andersons / The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Arn Anderson (March 30, 1985 - March 7, 1987)
- The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Gene Anderson (July 1, 1984 - April 6, 1985)
- Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson - Thunderbolt Patterson (November 18, 1984 - March 3, 1985)
- Stan Hansen & Ole Anderson - Stan Hansen (November 8, 1977 - May 25, 1984)
- Buzz Sawyer & Ole Anderson - Buzz Sawyer (January 9, 1982 - November 26, 1983)
- Ivan Koloff & Ole Anderson - Ivan Koloff (June 7, 1978 - March 24, 1983)
- Anderson’s Army - Gene Anderson, The Iron Sheik, Jimmy Snuka, Ray Stevens, Demolition Ax, Ivan Koloff, Mr. Pogo (December 16, 1979 - September 13, 1982)
- The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Gene Anderson (February 21, 1972 - May 22, 1982)
- The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Lars Anderson / Larry Heiniemi (January 13, 1980 - June 16, 1980)
- The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Lars Anderson / Larry Heiniemi (December 16, 1977 - May 5, 1978)
- Ole Anderson & Ronnie Garvin - Ronnie Garvin (July 22, 1971 - January 26, 1972)
- The Minnesota Wrecking Crew - Gene Anderson, Lars Anderson / Larry Heiniemi (June 10, 1968 - September 22, 1970)
- The Andersons - Gene Anderson, Lars Anderson / Larry Heiniemi (March 23, 1966 - April 6, 1985)
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Managers
- J.J. Dillon (December 28, 1985 - March 7, 1987)
- Gene Anderson (December 16, 1979 - September 13, 1982)
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Managed Wrestlers
- Arn Anderson (April 29, 1990 - June 24, 1990)
- Mike Enos / Blake Beverly (March 24, 1990 - May 6, 1990)
- Wayne Bloom / Beau Beverly (March 24, 1990 - May 6, 1990)
- Staff
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