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      • In 1985, Steamboat was offered a contract by Vince McMahon and joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
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  2. Early life. Professional wrestling career. American Wrestling Association (1976) Championship Wrestling from Florida (1976–1977) Jim Crockett Promotions (1977–1985) World Wrestling Federation (1985–1988) Birth of "the Dragon" (1985–1986) Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion and departure (1986–1988) World Championship Wrestling (1989)

  3. Debut. 1976. Retired. 1994. Richard Henry Blood (February 28, 1953 ), better known by his ring name Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, is a retired American professional wrestler who became one of the most well-known professional wrestlers of the 1980s and 90s.

  4. Oct 15, 2023 · Career. Steamboat was in phenomenal shape. He never stopped. He was the Energizer Bunny. He could bench press 450. He was a gifted guy. When did Ricky Steamboat become 'The Dragon'? Titles. 2009 WWE Hall Of Fame. 2009 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee. 1993, 1980, 1983, 1978 NWA World Tag Team Championship.

    • 70 years old as of October 2023
    • Male
    • Richard Henry Blood Sr.
  5. A native of Hawaii, Ricky Blood was an amateur wrestler in Florida before entering the pro ranks in 1976, for Verne Gagne’s AWA. Changing his name to Ricky Steamboat, he also starred in the NWA and entered the WWF in 1985, where he became known as “The Dragon.”

  6. Nov 1, 2022 · Ricky Steamboat wasn't the only member of his family to enter the wrestling business. In 1986, his younger brother, Victor Blood, would turn pro as, naturally, Vic Steamboat.

  7. The longtime fan favorite from Hawaii made his professional debut in February 1976. Many assumed that Rick was a descendant of Sam Steamboat, but the two were not. related in any way. It wasn’t long after his debut that he was strapping a major singles. belt around his waist. He competed in the Mid-Atlantic Region, a region which had a.

  8. Aug 2, 2020 · Ricky Steamboat was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as an individual, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2002 as part of the Modern Era wing.

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