Larry Winters
American wrestler and trainer
Born
1956
69 years ago
Died
January 27th, 2015
10 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Wrestled in various promotions during the 1980s and 1990s, including World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Served as a trainer for many future wrestlers, contributing to their development in the sport. Participated in wrestling events across the United States, gaining recognition within the wrestling community for match performances.
Competed in WWF and ECW
Trained several future wrestlers
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