Rick Rude Wiki: Ethnicity, Parents, Salary, Wedding, Relationship



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Rick Rude was born Richard Erwin Rood on December 7, 1958 in St. Peter, Minnesota, the second of four children of Richard and Joanne Rood. His father was a high school teacher and his mother was a homemaker. Rick was a star athlete in high school, playing football, basketball and track. He was also a talented musician, playing the drums in the high school band. After graduation, Rick attended the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship. He played for the Golden Gophers for two years before transferring to Moorhead State University, where he played for the Dragons. Rick graduated from Moorhead State with a degree in physical education.

Rick’s professional wrestling career began in 1982, when he was recruited by Verne Gagne to join the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Rick made his debut at SuperClash II, defeating Jesse Ventura. He quickly rose to the top of the AWA, winning the AWA World Heavyweight Championship from Jerry Lawler in 1984. He held the title for nearly a year before losing it to Curt Hennig.

In 1987, Rick made the jump to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He debuted at WrestleMania III, defeating Jim Neidhart. Rick quickly became one of the top heels in the WWF, winning the Intercontinental Championship from The Honky Tonk Man in 1988. He held the title for six months before losing it to The Ultimate Warrior. Rick feuded with Warrior for the next year, before moving on to other opponents. In 1989, he won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship from Hulk Hogan, but lost it back to Hogan a few months later.

In 1991, Rick left the WWF and joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He quickly became one of the top stars in WCW, winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from Lex Luger in 1992. He held the title for six months before losing it to Sting. Rick feuded with Sting for the next year, before moving on to other opponents. In 1994, he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for a second time, defeating Hulk Hogan. He held the title until 1995, when he was forced to retire due to injuries.

Rick made a brief return to wrestling in 1997, when he joined Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He competed in ECW for two years before retiring again in 1999.

Rick Rude passed away on April 20, 1999 at the age of 40.

Rick Rude was one of the most charismatic and talented wrestlers of his generation. He was a three-time world champion, holding the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice each. He was also a one-time Intercontinental Champion and a one-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion. In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, Rick was also a successful manager and commentator. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017.

At the time of his death, Rick Rude’s net worth was estimated to be $5 million.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia