WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George “The Animal” Steele, has passed away at the age of
Steele was one of the wildest and most unpredictable Superstars in sports-entertainment history. Yet, despite his green tongue, hairy torso and insatiable appetite for turnbuckle pads, "The Animal" was a very well-educated man. Prior to breaking into sports-entertainment, Steele received his Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University and became a high school teacher and wrestling coach in the Detroit area.
It was during his teaching stint that he began moonlighting in sports-entertainment, working in the Detroit-area promotions. Steele’s first WWE appearances took place in , when he began a heated rivalry with WWE Champion Bruno Sammartino. For nearly 20 years, Steele was a reviled villain, managed by the likes of fellow WWE Hall of Famers The Grand Wizard, "Classy" Freddie Blassie, Capt. Lou Albano and Mr. Fuji. His classic main events against Sammartino, Pedro Morales and Bob Backlund saw him come close to winning the WWE Championship on many occasions.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About George "The Animal" Steele
George "The Animal" Steele was an influential character during the Golden Era of WWE, loved and hated in equal measures by fans, depending on the type of role he was playing. However, what is undeniable is the legacy he left behind upon his unfortunate passing in Real name William Myers, the wrestler was a massive part of the WWE bandwagon, having played a big role during the company's national expansion years.
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Undoubtedly, his biggest moment was the feud with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, which also involved the latter's valet, Miss Elizabeth, and led to a match between the two at WrestleMania 2. As we go past the fifth anniversary of his passing, here are a few lesser-known facts about the s stalwart.
10 Nothing Like His Wrestling Persona
The real-life William Myers was a stark contrast to his in-ring character, George "The Animal" Steele. He was very well-spoken, and cutting an eloquent promo would not have been beyond him, but Vince McMahon wanted his 'animal' persona to be known
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- 80 years old.
- Born in Detroit
- Zodiac Sign:Aries
George Steele age is around 80,as George Steele was born on the 16th of 04, in Detroit.
| Real Name | George Steele |
|---|---|
| Occupation | professional wrestler,television actor,teacher,actor,film actor |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Date of Birth | /04/16 |
| Birth Year | |
| Birth Month | 04 |
| Birth day | 16 |
| Age | 80 |
| First Name | George |
| Last Name | Myers |
| Gender | male |
| Place of Birth | Detroit |
| IMDB details | nm |
| Twitter details | georgesteele |
| Awards Receieved | WWE Hall of Fame |
| Education | Mi
On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of George Steele, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more. William James Myers was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, He died on February 16, at the age of George Steele was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in as part of the Modern Era wing. Profile Info
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