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Rick Rood

Dec 07, 1958 - Apr 20, 1999 (40 years old) in St. Peter, Minnesota, United States

Richard Erwin Rood, better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and WWE, in the 1980s and 1990s. Among other accolades, Rude was a five-time world champion (three-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, one-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time NWA American Heavyweight Championship), one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and one-time WCW United States Champion. The self-proclaimed "Sexiest Man Alive", Rude's physique has been named by WWE as the greatest in the history of professional wrestling. He is also recognized by the promotion as one of the greatest talkers of all time. Rude was one of the four original members of D-Generation X in 1997, alongside Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna.

Known For

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WWF Wrestling Challenge
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Pacific Blue
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Saturday Night's Main Event
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WCW Thunder
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WCW Beach Blast
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WCW Beach Blast 1993
"Ravishing" Rick Rude
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WWE WrestleMania VI
'Ravishing' Rick Rude
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WWE: Top 50 Superstars of All Time
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ECW Barely Legal 1997
"Ravishing" Ric Rude (Commentary)
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WWE WrestleMania V
"Ravishing" Rick Rude

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