Doug Somers
Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born
Died
2017
8 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional wrestler with a career spanning several decades, heavily involved in the American wrestling scene. Gained prominence in the 1980s as part of tag teams in major promotions. Achieved championship status with notable teams like The Fabulous Ones and The Midnight Rockers. Competed in various wrestling promotions, showcasing skills in both singles and tag team matches. Continued to influence the wrestling community through performances and training.
Won the AWA World Tag Team Championship
Competed in the WWF
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