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Verne Gagne

Verne Gagne

ActorDirectorProducerWriter Feb 26 (died age 89) Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA 1973–2021 (48 year career)
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Biography

Verne Gagne was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, actor, tv host and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA) in US. As an amateur wrestler, Gagne won two NCAA titles and was an alternate for the U.S freestyle wrestling team at the 1948 Olympic Games before turning professional in 1949. Gagne was an 11-time world champion in major professional wrestling promotions, having hel…

Known For

WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA
Film

WWE: The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA

Self
WCW Slamboree 1993
Film

WCW Slamboree 1993

Verne Gagne (Cornerman/Hall of Fame Inductee)
AWA Super Clash
Film

AWA Super Clash

Verne Gagne (Interview)
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
Film

WWE Hall of Fame 2006

Himself
The Wrestler
Film

The Wrestler

Mike Bullard
The Claw
Film

The Claw

Himself
AWA SuperClash IV
Film

AWA SuperClash IV

Director
AWA SuperClash III
Film

AWA SuperClash III

Director

Filmography