Rick Steiner

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Rick Steiner - Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born

March 9th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional wrestling career began in the 1980s. Competed in promotions such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Achieved recognition as one half of the tag team The Steiner Brothers alongside brother Scott Steiner. The duo won multiple tag team championships across various promotions, including WCW and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Known for a distinctive style that combined amateur wrestling techniques with high-flying maneuvers. Transitioned to a career in mixed martial arts and later worked as a trainer and promoter.

Won WCW World Tag Team Championship multiple times

Competed in New Japan Pro Wrestling

Part of the Steiner Brothers tag team

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