About Richard Wilson
Lived 1965 – 1999 (aged 33). Richard Wilson was an American professional wrestler and actor.
Various rivalries (1996–1998) Over the next few month's Wilson's career went into a gradual decline. He returned to television on the February 26, 1996 episode of WCW Monday Nitro as The Renegade, in a losing effort to Lex Luger. After wrestling sporadically throughout house shows, Renegade returned on the July 1 episode of Nitro, where he teamed up with Joe Gomez and The Rock 'n' Roll Express in a losing effort to The Four Horsemen. After competing in the World War 3 battle royal, which was won by The Giant,
After their team ended in early 1997, Renegade turned heel during a match with Scotty Riggs on the March 22 episode of Saturday Night, which he lost. After a five-month hiatus, Renegade returned on the August 12 episode of Saturday Night, losing to Super Caló. Renegade would remain utilized as a jobber throughout the rest of 1997 and 1998 (as well as being used as a stunt double for the actual Ultimate Warrior during his 1998 WCW run) before wrestling the final match of his career on the December 7 episode of Nitro, which he lost to Wrath. He was released from WCW soon after. World Championship Wrestling WCW World Television Championship (1 time) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Worst Wrestler (1995)
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Important facts
People in Richard Wilson's life
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard Wilson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Wilson?
American professional wrestler (1965-1999)
When was Richard Wilson born?
Richard Wilson was born on 16 October 1965 in Marietta.
When did Richard Wilson die?
Richard Wilson died on 23 February 1999 in Atlanta.
What was Richard Wilson's occupation?
Richard Wilson was a professional wrestler and actor.
What nationality was Richard Wilson?
Richard Wilson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: The Renegade (wrestler)
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