Gene Anderson

Early life Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Royal Anderson and Pauline Sergeant. He competed in amateur wrestling while attending South Saint Paul Secondary, becoming a state champion. The stable was disbanded when Anderson reformed The Minnesota Wrecking Crew with Ole Anderson. In October 1981, Anderson received a stiff baseball bat blow to the back of his head from Wahoo McDaniel, resulting in a stroke. In 1982, Anderson joined Sir Oliver Humperdink's stable, the House of Humperdink. Humperdink acted as Anderson's manager for the remainder of his time in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (MACW).

Retirement (1985–1991) Anderson wrestled his final match in 1985. Wrestlers trained by Anderson included Ken Shamrock. Anderson later became a deputy sheriff in North Carolina.

Personal life Anderson was married to Edith "Edie" Anderson (née Simpson). Anderson had a damaged neck, which caused him to constantly twitch.

Championships and accomplishments

Georgia Championship Wrestling NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (7 times) - with Ole Anderson NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (2 times) - with Lars Anderson NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia Version) (1 time) - with Lars Anderson Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (4 times) - with Ole Anderson NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (7 times, inaugural) - with Ole Anderson National Wrestling Alliance NWA Hall of Fame (class of 2010) Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI Tag Team of the Year (1975, 1977) - with Ole Anderson PWI ranked him # 60 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" with Ivan Koloff in 2003