The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski

Known as: The Crusher, Crusher Lisowski, Reggie Lisowski
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski, 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.

Reginald Lisowski was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 11, 1926.

He died on October 22, 2005 at the age of 79.

The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski was inducted in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1994 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2005 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher).

The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameReginald Lisowski
  • Ring Names
    • The Crusher (October 12, 1959 - February 15, 1988)
    • Crusher Lisowski (September 4, 1959 - November 30, 1972)
    • Reggie Lisowski (November 30, 1949 - January 22, 1962)
  • Born July 11, 1926
  • Died October 22, 2005 (aged 79)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSouth Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Billed From
    • South Milwaukee, Wisconsin (November 30, 1949 - February 15, 1988)
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 260 lbs (118 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (October 5, 1986 - February 15, 1988)
    • Wrestler (November 30, 1949 - September 29, 1985)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 5, 1986February 15, 1988
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWASeptember 8, 1962September 28, 1985
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INSeptember 20, 1975October 23, 1976
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INMay 23, 1972March 31, 1973
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWENovember 24, 1972November 30, 1972
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AssociationWWA INDecember 28, 1966June 20, 1969
    PromotionJapanese Wrestling AssociationJWADecember 1, 1967December 3, 1968
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 2, 1966May 17, 1968
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJune 29, 1967November 7, 1967
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWANovember 30, 1949May 11, 1963
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEApril 14, 1960May 11, 1963
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCMarch 10, 1959April 9, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance DetroitNWA DETROITSeptember 4, 1959February 5, 1960
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYSeptember 19, 1958October 10, 1958
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKENovember 24, 1951January 31, 1958
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TXMay 6, 1952June 16, 1952

  • Images History

    Dec 1973
    Dec 1973
    Jan 1965
    Jan 1965
    Jan 1954
    Jan 1954
    Nov 1949
    Nov 1949

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJanuary 1, 1965February 15, 1988
    HeelJanuary 1, 1954December 31, 1964
    FaceNovember 30, 1949December 31, 1953

  • Finishers

    • Bolo Punch (November 30, 1949 - February 15, 1988)
    • Full Nelson (November 30, 1949 - February 15, 1988)
    • Stomach Claw (November 30, 1949 - February 15, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • NWA Minneapolis Wrestling and Boxing Club / American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Brass Knuckles Championship
    • 3 AWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 9 AWA World Tag Team Championship (5 with Dick the Bruiser, 1 with Verne Gagne, 1 with Red Bastien, 1 with Billy Robinson, 1 with Baron von Raschke)
    • 2 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) (with Stan Lisowski)
    • 1 British Open Tag Team Championship (Stan Lisowski)
    • 1 World Heavyweight Championship (Omaha version)
    • 1 Nebraska Heavyweight Championship

    Fred Kohler Enterprises

    • 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Art Neilson, 2 with Stan Lisowski)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Tommy Rich)

    Japan Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Dick the Bruiser)

    Maple Leaf Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Canadian Open Tag Team Championship (with Stan Lisowski)

    Western States Sports

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Amarillo version) (with Art Nelson)
    • 1 NWA Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Association

    • 6 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Dick the Bruiser)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • Cauliflower Club Other honoree (2000)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1972 - with Dick the Bruiser)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Crusher & Dick the Bruiser - Dick The Bruiser (August 20, 1963 - September 28, 1985)
    • Baron von Raschke & The Crusher - The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski (March 26, 1981 - September 28, 1985)
    • The Crusher & Mad Dog Vachon - Mad Dog Vachon (December 18, 1983 - May 2, 1984)
    • The Crusher & Mad Dog Vachon - Mad Dog Vachon (June 23, 1979 - July 16, 1981)
    • The Crusher & Billy Robinson - Billy Robinson (November 14, 1972 - November 9, 1974)
    • The Crusher & Wahoo McDaniel - Wahoo McDaniel (May 10, 1972 - July 25, 1974)
    • The Crusher & Red Bastien - Red Bastien (January 27, 1971 - March 25, 1972)
    • The Crusher & Bad Boy Bullinski - Bad Boy Bullinski (August 22, 1970 - October 8, 1971)
    • The Crusher & Edouard Carpentier - Edouard Carpentier (January 17, 1970 - May 23, 1970)
    • The Lisowski Brothers - Stan Lisowski (January 28, 1956 - July 18, 1959)

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