Otto Wanz

Otto Wanz
Ring name(s)	Otto Wanz Big Otto[1]
Billed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight	170 kg (370 lb)[1]
Born	June 13, 1943 (1943-06-13) (age 68)
Resides	Graz, Austria[1]
Debut	1969
Retired	December 22, 1990

Otto Wanz (born June 13, 1943) is a former professional wrestler and boxer. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1976. He is a one time American Wrestling Association champion and former operator of the Catch Wrestling Association. Among his most famous international opponents were Antonio Inoki, Bull Power and Andre the Giant. He was one of only a few to bodyslam both Andre the Giant and Yokozuna. Today Wanz organizes strong men competitions in Austria called "Austrian Giants". He also held several records for tearing telephone books.

In wrestling

• Finishing moves
  • Big Otto Splash (Corner body avalanche splash)

• Signature moves
  • Body slam^{[citation needed]}
  • Clothesline^{[citation needed]}
  • Snap Suplex^{[citation needed]}

Championships and accomplishments

• American Wrestling Association
  • AWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• Catch Wrestling Association
  • CWA World Heavyweight Championship (4 times)

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Wrestler Profiles: Otto Wanz". Online World of Wrestling. http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/o/otto-wanz.html. Retrieved 2008-05-05. 

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Name	Wanz, Otto
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Date of birth	June 13, 1943
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