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Brad Rheingans is a former Greco-Roman and professional wrestler. He is a native of Appleton, Minnesota.
Career
Rheingans was an NCAA champion in 1975 for North Dakota State University and wrestled in the 1976 Olympics, placing fourth. He qualified for the Olympic team in 1980, but did not compete due to the United States boycott. Brad entered professional wrestling with Verne Gagne's AWA in 1983, where he appeared until the organization folded in 1991. He also wrestled briefly for the WWF in 1985, occasionally for New Japan Pro Wrestling from 1989-1991, and for various independent promotions in the Minnesota area during the early half of the 1990's.
He is a former AWA world tag team champion with Ken Patera and former PWA tag team champion with Baron Von Raschke.
After his retirement, Rheingans became a pro trainer (he also coached amateur wrestlers throughout his pro career). Well-known students include Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Vader, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Jerry Lynn, and Tori.
Profile
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 248 lb (112 kg)
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- Hometown: Appleton, MN
- Debut: 1980
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Championships and accomplishments
- 1-time AWA World Tag Team Champion (with Ken Patera)
- 1 time PWA Tag Team Champion (with Baron Von Raschke)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 1981 Rookie of the Year (tied with Brad Armstrong)
See also
American professional wrestlers | American sport wrestlers | AWA alumni | Olympic athletes who wrestled professionally
"Brad Rheingans"