Known for movies
Short Info
Date Of Birth | March 9, 1961 |
Died | November 3, 2016, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Spouse | Jayme McKenzie |
Fact | Wears an amateur wrestling headgear each time he wrestles. |
Rick Steiner is an American professional wrestler, actor and businessman. He is best known for his time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was a one-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a two-time WCW World Tag Team Champion and a one-time WCW World Television Champion. He has also wrestled for Jim Crockett Promotions, the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
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— Rick Steiner (@Dogfacesteiner) December 22, 2012
Steiner was born on July 29, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan. He is the youngest of three children. His father, Richard Steiner, was a high school teacher and his mother, Nancy Steiner, was a homemaker. He has two older sisters, Pam and Susan. Steiner graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1979. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he studied business administration and played football as a defensive lineman. He graduated from Michigan in 1983 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Steiner began his professional wrestling career in 1984, wrestling for various independent promotions in the Midwest United States. In 1985, he began wrestling for Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), which was later renamed World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He wrestled in JCP’s Mid-Atlantic territory and also competed in the company’s tag team division with his brother Scott Steiner. In 1988, the Steiners won the NWA World Tag Team Championship. They held the title for nearly six months before losing it to The Road Warriors.
In 1989, Rick Steiner signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He wrestled in the WWF’s tag team division with Scott Steiner. The Steiners won the WWF Tag Team Championship in 1990. They held the title for four months before losing it to Demolition. In 1991, Rick Steiner left the WWF and returned to WCW.
In 1992, Rick Steiner won the WCW World Television Championship. He held the title for four months before losing it to Sting. In 1993, he formed a tag team with his brother Scott Steiner and they began competing in the WCW World Tag Team Division. The Steiners won the WCW World Tag Team Championship in 1993 and held the title for four months. They lost the title to The Nasty Boys.
In 1994, Rick Steiner won the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. He held the title for two months before losing it to Sting. In 1996, he and Scott Steiner won the WCW World Tag Team Championship for a second time. They held the title for four months before losing it to The Outsiders.
In 1997, Rick Steiner left WCW and joined Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He wrestled in ECW for six months before returning to WCW in 1998. In 1999, he left WCW again and joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He wrestled in the WWF’s tag team division with his brother Scott Steiner. The Steiners won the WWF Tag Team Championship in 2000. They held the title for four months before losing it to Edge and Christian.
In 2001, Rick Steiner left the WWF and returned to WCW. In 2002, he left WCW and joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He wrestled in TNA’s tag team division with his brother Scott Steiner. The Steiners won the NWA World Tag Team Championship in 2003. They held the title for four months before losing it to America’s Most Wanted.
In 2004, Rick Steiner left TNA and returned to WCW. In 2005, he left WCW and joined Ring of Honor (ROH). He wrestled in ROH’s tag team division with his brother Scott Steiner. The Steiners won the ROH World Tag Team Championship in 2006. They held the title for four months before losing it to The Kings of Wrestling.
In 2007, Rick Steiner left ROH and joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). He wrestled in AJPW’s tag team division with his brother Scott Steiner. The Steiners won the AJPW World Tag Team Championship in 2008. They held the title for four months before losing it to Keiji Mutoh and Taiyo Kea.
In 2009, Rick Steiner left AJPW and returned to the United States independent circuit. In 2010, he joined forces with his brother Scott Steiner and they began wrestling for various independent promotions in the United States.
Rick Steiner is married to Pam Steiner and they have two children together; a son named Richard Jr. and a daughter named Paige.
General Info
Full Name | Rick Steiner |
Date Of Birth | March 9, 1961 |
Died | November 3, 2016, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Height | 1.8 m |
Weight | 127 kg |
Profession | Professional Wrestler |
Education | University of Michigan |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Jayme McKenzie |
Children | Bronson Rechsteiner, Hudson Rechsteiner, Maveric Rechsteiner |
Siblings | Scott Steiner |
Accomplishments
Awards | Tony Award for Best Musical, Tony Award for Best Play |
Movies | Slammiversary 2007 (TV) |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | You want some? Come get some!! You don't like me? Bite me!! |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Elected school board member in Cherokee County schools Georgia [November 2005] |
2 | Former WCW Television Champion. |
3 | Often wore a University of Michigan jacket at his wrestling matches. |
4 | Formed a tag team in WCW with MMA legend Tank Abbott. |
5 | Steiner debuted for Pro Wrestling NOAH in July 2004. |
6 | The Steiner Brothers won the NWA, WCW, WWF and IWGP Tag Team Championships. |
7 | The Steiner Brothers joined Extreme Championship Wrestling for a few matches. |
8 | Rick turned professional as soon as he graduated from the University of Michigan. |
9 | Notable Title Wins Include: UWF Tag Team titles w/Sting; NWA Television title; NWA United States Tag Team titles w/Eddie Gilbert; NWA World Tag Team titles w/Scott Steiner; NWA United States Tag Team titles w/Scott Steiner; WCW World Tag Team titles w/Scott Steiner (6); NJPW IWGP Tag Team titles w/Scott Steiner (2); WWF World Tag Team titles w/Scott Steiner (2); WCW World Tag Team titles by himself; WCW Television title (2); WCW United States title; PWA Tag Team titles |
10 | Idolized wrestling legend, Dan Gable |
11 | Wears an amateur wrestling headgear each time he wrestles. |
12 | Teamed with his brother, Scott Steiner against Sting and Lex Luger at Superbrawl I. The match was voted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers as the Match of the Year for 1991. |
13 | Very close friends with current WWE superstar, Bill Goldberg |
14 | Teamed with the late "Hotstuff" Eddie Gilbert to win the NWA United States Tag Team titles from The Varsity Club. The duo was known as the First Family. |
15 | Brother of Scott Steiner. |
16 | Former All-State wrestler for the University of Michigan |
17 | Professional wrestler |
18 | Former Member of the Steiner Brothers & the Varsity Club |
19 | Former WCW TV, U.S. & Tag Team Champion, and WWF Tag Team Champion |
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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House of Hardcore 2 | 2013 | Rick Steiner | |
House of Hardcore | 2012 | Rick Steiner | |
TNA Impact! Wrestling | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
WFP: Night of Superstars 4 | 2005 | Video | Rick Steiner |
Yeokdosan | 2004 | Wrestler | |
New Japan Pro-Wrestling 30th Anniversary 1997-1999 | 2002 | Video | Rick Steiner |
NWA: Total Nonstop Action | 2002 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
WCW Greed | 2001 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW SuperBrawl Revenge | 2001 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1996-2000 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
WCW Thunder | 1998-2000 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
WCW The Great American Bash | 2000 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Fall Brawl | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Road Wild | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Bash at the Beach | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW The Great American Bash | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Slamboree | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWO Fall Brawl: War Games | 1998 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWO Road Wild | 1998 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWO SuperBrawl VIII | 1998 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWO Souled Out | 1998 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW World War 3 | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Fall Brawl: War Games | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Road Wild | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
The Great American Bash | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Slamboree | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Spring Stampede | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
NWO Souled Out | 1997 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions | 1997/II | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW World Championship Wrestling | 1996 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions | 1996/II | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Slamboree '96: Lethal Lottery | 1996 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Collision in Korea | 1995 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
ECW Gangstas Paradise | 1995 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWF Challenge | 1993 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
Summerslam | 1993 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWF Superstars | 1993 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
King of the Ring | 1993 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WrestleMania IX | 1993 | Video | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary | 1992 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Beach Blast | 1992 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XIX | 1992 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW SuperBrawl II | 1992 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XVIII | 1992 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XVII | 1991 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Halloween Havoc | 1991 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA | 1991 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW SuperBrawl I | 1991 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Worldwide Wrestling | 1991 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush | 1990 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions X: Texas Shootout | 1990 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl 89 | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWA WrestleWar | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWA Chi-Town Rumble | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions V: St. Valentine's Day Massacre | 1989 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup | 1988 | Video | Rick Steiner |
The Great American Bash | 1987 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup | 1986 | Video | Rick Steiner |
Pro Wrestling USA | 1985 | TV Series | Rob Rechsteiner |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Card Subject to Change | 2010 | Documentary special thanks - as Robert Rechsteiner |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Owen: Hart of Gold | 2015 | Video documentary | Himself |
Sting: Into the Light | 2015 | Video documentary | Rick Steiner |
TNA Wrestling: Global Impact! | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Rick Steiner |
TNA Wrestling: Genesis | 2007 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
TNA Wrestling: Bound for Glory | 2007 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
TNA Wrestling: Hard Justice | 2007 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
TNA Wrestling: Slammiversary | 2007 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
NJPW Samurai TV | 2002 | TV Series | Himself (2002) |
WCW Thunder | 1999-2001 | TV Series | Himself |
WCW Superstar Series: Sid Vicious - The Millennium Man | 2001 | Video documentary | Himself |
WCW Starrcade | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself - The Varsity Club |
WCW World Title Tournament | 1999 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWO Halloween Havoc | 1998 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1998 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
WCW Starrcade 1997 | 1997 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW Uncensored | 1997 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW The Great American Bash | 1996 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
ECW Three Way Dance | 1995 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WWE Raw | 1993-1994 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
Royal Rumble | 1994 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Survivor Series | 1993 | TV Special | Rick Steiner - The All-Americans |
Royal Rumble | 1993 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW Wrestle War | 1992 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
Starrcade | 1991 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Clash of the Champions XVI: Fall Brawl 91 | 1991 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW the Great American Bash | 1991 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW Wrestle War | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers / Team Sting |
Starrcade | 1990 | TV Special | Rick Steiner - Team USA |
Clash of the Champions XIII: Thanksgiving Thunder | 1990 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Halloween Havoc | 1990 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
Clash of the Champions XII: Mountain Madness/Fall Brawl '90 | 1990 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
WCW/NWA the Great American Bash | 1990 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWA Capital Combat | 1990 | TV Special | Rick Steiner - The Steiner Brothers |
WCW/NWA Wrestle War | 1990 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Starrcade | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
Clash of the Champions IX: New York Knockout | 1989 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Halloween Havoc | 1989 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WCW/NWA the Great American Bash | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - The Steiner Brothers |
Starrcade | 1988 | TV Special | Himself |
Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself - The Varsity Club |
Clash of the Champions | 1988 | TV Special | Himself - The Varsity Club |
Starrcade | 1987 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Eric Bischoff: Sports Entertainment's Most Controversial Figure | 2016 | Video | Himself |
United States Championsip-A Legacy of Greatness | 2016 | Video | Himself |
WWE Hall of Fame | 2015 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
The Best of Sting | 2014 | Rick Steiner | |
WWE: OMG! Volume 2 - The Top 50 Incidents in WCW | 2014 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: United We Slam - Best of Great American Bash | 2014 | Video | Rick Steiner |
Legends of the Mid-South Wrestling | 2013 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: ECW Unreleased, Vol. 2 | 2013 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: The Best of WarGames | 2013 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE Hall of Fame 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Rick Steiner |
WWE: The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro, Vol. 2 | 2013 | Video | Rick Steiner |
nWo: The Revolution | 2012 | Video documentary | Rick Steiner |
WWE: The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions | 2012 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro | 2011 | Video | Rick Steiner |
The True Story of WrestleMania | 2011 | Video | Rick Steiner |
Hart and Soul: The Hart Family Anthology | 2010 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: The Rise and Fall of WCW | 2009 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams | 2009 | Video | Rick Steiner |
TNA: Jeff Jarrett: King of the Mountain | 2009 | Rick Steiner | |
WWE Summerslam: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2 | 2009 | Rick Steiner | |
Starrcade: The Essential Collection | 2009 | Rick Steiner | |
WWE Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2 | 2007 | Video | Rick Steiner |
The Most Powerful Families in Wrestling | 2007 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWE WrestleMania: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2 | 2005 | Video | Rick Steiner |
The Best of Intercontinental Championship | 2005 | Video | Rick Steiner |
The Rise & Fall of ECW | 2004 | Video documentary | Rick Steiner |
Sting: Moment of Truth | 2004 | Video documentary | Rick Steiner |
Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Rick Steiner |
Extreme Championship Wrestling: Deep Impact | 2001 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WCW Superstar Series: Sting - Back in Black | 1999 | Video documentary | Rick Steiner |
WCW Mayhem | 1999 | TV Movie | Rick Steiner |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
ECW Enter Sandman | 1995 | Video | Rick Steiner |
SMW: Blood, Brawls and Grudges | 1994 | Video | Rick Steiner |
WWF Prime-Time Wrestling | 1993 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
WCW World Championship Wrestling | 1991 | TV Series | Rick Steiner |
The Great American Bash | 1988 | TV Special | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia