Robert Swenson

Infobox Wrestler
name=Robert Swenson


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names=Jeep Swenson
Jeep the Mercenary
The Ultimate Solution
The Final Solution
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weight= convert|400|lb|kg st|abbr=on|lk=on
birth_date = birth date|1957|1|5
death_date= death date and age|1997|8|18|1957|1|5
birth_place = San Antonio, Texas
death_place = Los Angeles, California
billed=San Antonio, Texas
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Robert Alexander Swenson, Jr., more commonly known as Jeep Swenson (January 5, 1957–August 18, 1997), was an American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor.

Biography

Career

Swenson wrestled for World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 and 1988 for manager Gary Hart. His main feud was with Bruiser Brody, who was wrestling as the masked "Red River Jack". According to Swenson, he had the largest biceps in the world at that time.

Swenson returned to wrestling for a match at World Championship Wrestling's "Uncensored" pay-per-view on March 24, 1996. He performed as a member of the Alliance To End Hulkamania. Swenson was originally named The Final Solution, but following complaints from Jewish organizations to the Turner corporate offices, his character was renamed The Ultimate Solution. The Alliance was comprised of both the Dungeon of Doom and the Four Horsemen, and they posed to end Hulk Hogan's career.

The 6' 4", 405 lb. Swenson then played the villainous Bane in the 1997 film "Batman & Robin".

Personal life

Swenson was born in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Patricia Maxine (née Wells) and Robert Alexander Swenson, Sr. Swenson was married to Erin Hillsman. The couple had a daughter named Kayleigh.

On August 18, 1997, Swenson died of heart failure at the UCLA Medical Center. Hulk Hogan and James Caan gave eulogies at Swenson's funeral.

External links

*imdb name|id=0842422|name=Jeep Swenson