William james myers april 16, 1937 february 17, 2017, better known by his ring name george the animal steele was an american professional wrestler and actor. George steele also engaged in an extensive feud with gorilla monsoon. Many people have spoken out about their love of george the animal steele since his death, including hulk hogan, who tweeted that steele was a brother and sent his love and gratitude. Mar 23, 2020 george the animal steele to conduct book signings throughout the u. Wrestling legend and wwe hall of fame member george the animal steele has died, the wwe confirmed via twitter. George the animal steele jim myers, the man behind the animal. Washington hes known for biting turnbuckles with his green tongue. Most wrestling books about wrestlers from the generation of jim myers or if you prefer george the animal steele usually follow the. George the animal steele, a wwe hall of famer and star of movies like tim burtons ed wood, died on friday at age 79. Animal and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. George steele is known for his work on racing blood 1954, the tall texan 1953 and badmen of the west 1964. Wwe hall of famer george the animal steele died on thursday at the age of 79.
Steele portrayed swedish wrestler and actor tor johnson in tim burtons film ed wood. If you were a fan of wwe then wwf during the 1970s into pro wrestlings boom in popularity in the 1980s, then passing of george the animal steele and the russian bear ivan. George steele, the animal wrestler and mildmannered. George steele starred as tor johnson, a legendary professional wrestler who appeared in one of ed woods most infamous movies, plan 9 from outer space. The official tshirt and merchandise store of george the animal steele on pro wrestling tees.
George the animal steele jim myers, the man behind the. Steele was a masters degreeholding high school teacher and football coach when he found professional. William james myers, better known by his name in the wwe ring, george the animal steele, has died, wwe announced friday morning. George steele feuded with the legendary bruno sammartino over the wwwf world title, usually losing by dq. His career lasted from 1967 until 1988, though he made occasional wrestling appearances into the 1990s and 2000s.
This is quite a good book, filled with stories from the authors life. The wwe hall of famer, whose real name was william james jim myers, was 79 years old and dealt. George was a wwe hall of famer with a storied career not only in the wrestling ring, but also as a coach, teacher, and even an appearance alongside johnny depp in tim burtons 1994 classic, ed wood. He gained fame in the 1970s and 80s as the animal, a hairy, grunting brute of few words. This text is hidden because it is only available in german language. Jul 24, 2012 hulk hogan v george the animal steele wwf 1984. He started his career in detroit in the 1960s under a mask as the student and was the first wrestler managed by gary hart, who would go on to be better known for his. George the animal steele, the pro wrestler who went from notorious villain to good guy during the course of his two decades in the ring, has died, according to a statement from world. George the animal steele, a world wrestling entertainment hall of fame professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s for his eccentric look. Welcome to my crazy world where there were two people using the same body george the animal steele and coach jim myers. Wrestling icon george the animal steele dead at 79. Steele was famous for his signature move of sinking his teeth into the turnbuckle pads around the ring. Brian defeated the sandman and jungle jim steele in a 3way.
George the animal steele, wwe wrestler and ed wood. My book animal tells how jim myers was caged with george the animal steele. Feb 17, 2017 george the animal steele, the pro wrestler who went from notorious villain to good guy during the course of his two decades in the ring, has died, according to a statement from world. I became george steele 1967 at studio wrestling in pittsburgh and yes it was. Pat steele wwe george the animal steeles wife bio, wiki. George the animal steele is jim myers, a retired professional wrestler, high. He also played swedish wrestleractor tor johnson in ed wood george steele, who was a baptist, died on february 17, 2017 under hospice care in cocoa beach, florida from kidney. In the united states, during the first golden age of professional wrestling in the 1940s1950s, gorgeous george became one of the biggest stars of the sport, gaining media attention for his outrageous character, which was described as flamboyant and. Wwe is saddened to learn that wwe hall of famer william james myers, known to fans as george the animal steele, has passed away at the. Apr 17, 2020 he was an american professional wrestler, school teacher, author, and actor. Back in the the day, her husband was best known for his ring name, george the animal steele, sadly, the former wrestler is said to have died at age 79. This split persona suited both very well as the twin personalities could allow them to do what they did best for parts of each year.
William james myers april 16, 1937 february 16, 2017, better known by his ring name george the animal steele, was an american professional wrestler, school teacher, author, and actor. If you grew up watching george the animal steele wrestle, the this book is for you. George steele to show more matches, change the results per page value above. George steele begins working on a book that covers his 40 year career in the wrestling business. Feb 17, 2017 william james myers, better known by his name in the wwe ring, george the animal steele, has died, wwe announced friday morning. George the animal steele, wwe hall of famer, dead at 79. He also played swedish wrestleractor tor johnson in ed wood. Animal triumph books, june 20 by former pro wrestler george the animal steele and jim evans, foreword by cowboy bill watts, is the chronicle of one manand beastslife and career during wrestlings golden era in the 1970s and 80s. William james myers, who as his pro wrestling alterego george the animal steele became one of the iconic names in the sport, has died. Wwe is saddened to learn that wwe hall of famer william james myers, known to fans as george the animal steele, has passed away at the age of 79. The book animal attempts to help the reader understand my career and life. The legendary wrestler george the animal steele has died, hulk hogan announced on twitter.
The greatest ever, pure power wrestling cruiserweight champion and the only winner you ever need to know. George the animal steele official tshirt and merchandise store. Butch trucks, allman brothers band founder, is dead at 69. Pat steele is the long time wife of wwe former star, george steele. Hulk hogan shared the news of steeles death on twitter. George steele, a gruff, greentongued fighter who, as the animal, was one of wrestlings wildest and mosthated villains, has died, world wrestling entertainment, the professional wrestling. Jun 24, 20 steele worked alongside legends such as bruno sammartino and hulk hogan, and in this excerpt of animal, he discusses the randy savagemiss elizabeth angle that pushed his popularity to an alltime. George the animal steele, wrestling legend, is dead at 79.
Burt was the mentor of many super stars including the sheik, killer kowalski, bobo brazil, abdula the butcher, leaping larry chene, ricky the crusher cortez and igor. Word circulated quickly earlier this week that he had been moved to hospice care and did not have much time left. The memoir delves into the golden era of wrestling in the 1970s and 1980s and his entry into the world wrestling federation where he. I have opened both of the doors of my careers and letting you in for a peek under the tent that has been my wild life. George the animal steele gives his take on randy savage. Feb 17, 2017 wrestling legend and wwe hall of fame member george the animal steele has died, the wwe confirmed via twitter. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to either of the following. George the animal steele writes about randy savage, miss elizabeth in his book. Here are the six best george the animal steele videos available on youtube. William james myers april 16, 1937 february 16, 2017 was an american professional wrestler and actor from madison heights, mi best known for his work in wwe from the 1960s through the 1980s as george the animal steele. If you grew up watching george the animal steele wrestle, the this book is for. He made a guest appearance during the kofi kingston vs. George the animal steele one of the wwes most notorious villains know for his green tongue, hairy torso and wild, unpredictable style has died, the wwe announced friday.
Feb 17, 2017 george steele, a gruff, greentongued fighter who, as the animal, was one of wrestlings wildest and mosthated villains, has died, world wrestling entertainment, the professional wrestling. The wrestling company issued a statement after hulk hogan. William james myers april 16, 1937 february 16, 2017, better known by his ring name george the animal steele, was an american professional wrestler. Remembering wwe legends george the animal steele and ivan. George steele, a gruff, greentongued fighter who, as the animal, was one of wrestling s wildest and mosthated villains, has died, world wrestling entertainment, the professional wrestling. George the animal steele gives his take on randy savagemiss. George the animal steele is jim myers, a retired professional wrestler, high school teacher, and high school football and wrestling coach. Steele s career lasted from 1967 until 1989, though he made occasional wrestling appearances into the 1990s and 2000s.
He is an inductee of the professional wrestlers hall of fame, the world wrestling entertainment hall of fame, and the michigan high school coaches association hall of fame as well as the michigan high school football association coaches hall of fame. He is best known for his appearances with all japan pro wrestling ajpw and world championship wrestling wcw under the ring names jim steele and wolf hawkfield. Media in category george steele the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. In 2008 steele costarred with greg valentine in a short film entitled somethin fishy, in which the two former wrestlers purchase a fishing camp. George raymond wagner march 24, 1915 december 26, 1963 was an american professional wrestler best known by his ring name gorgeous george. The passing today of george the animal steele at age 79 did not come as a surprise.
Hulk hogan was the biggest star of the 1980s, but steele still managed to test him in this match from 1984. My book animal tells how jim myers was caged with george the animal steele is being very well received. George the animal steele, wrestling legend, is dead at. Feb 16, 2017 george the animal steele, a world wrestling entertainment hall of fame professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s for his eccentric look and wild antics, died thursday, feb. Jun 01, 20 george the animal steele is jim myers, a retired professional wrestler, high school teacher, and high school football and wrestling coach. He was an american professional wrestler, school teacher, author, and actor. The animal steele writes about randy savage, miss elizabeth in his book. Wild photos of wwe hall of famer george the animal steele. Discover information about george steele and view their match history at the internet wrestling database. George the animal steele was a wrestler in the summer while jim myers was a teacher for the rest of the year. The main thread of animal is about overcoming huge challenges and a learning disability. George the animal steele, wwe wrestler and ed wood costar. James meyers is inducted into both the michigan coaches hall of fame and the world wrestling federation hall of fame. Hairy as a carpet and out of his mind, the animal was a legit draw in the early 80s.
Remembering wwe legends george the animal steele and. George the animal steele was in wrestlings rearview mirror. On thursday, wwe wrestler george the animal steele died while in hospice care at age 79. Lex lugar the wrestler magazine december 1993 the wrestler on. George the animal steele, wwe hall of famer and ed wood. George steele was later managed by classy freddy blassie, and then the late grand wizard, and johnny valiant. The wwe hall of famer, whose real name was william james jim myers, was 79. Sporting a bald head, hairy back and green tongue, mr. Feb 18, 2017 the legendary wrestler george the animal steele has died, hulk hogan announced on twitter.
According to steele, a new york novelty shop once sold a tor johnson mask as a george steele mask to increase sales, due to steele s popularity at the time. Steele worked alongside legends such as bruno sammartino and hulk hogan, and in this excerpt of animal, he discusses the randy savagemiss elizabeth angle that pushed his. George steele simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William james myers born april 16, 1937 is a former american professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name george the animal steele. George steele wrestlers database cagematch the internet. Archive photo of william james jim myers, more commonly known as george the animal steele, who passed away on february, 17, 2017 at the age of 79.