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Richard Erwin Rood [1] (December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999), better known by his ring name " Ravishing " Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
Jun 13, 2023 · Rick Rude: A Ravishing Man with an Unfortunate End. Author: Si Powell Jun 13, 2023. Rick Rude was a special, once-in-a-lifetime kind of wrestler. He went by the nickname "Ravishing" — and rightfully so. He had a solid moveset, great looks, flashy attire, and unbridled arrogance with the in-ring skill to back it all up.
Dec 13, 2023 · By Hamza Ali. Updated Dec 13, 2023. Looking back at the tragic death of one of the most beloved professional wrestlers in WWE, "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Read update. What Have Wrestlers Said About Rick Rude Following His Death? Quick Links. Many Beloved Wrestlers Have Passed Away At Young Age.
Richard Erwin Rood (December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999), better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, most notably World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation, in...
Nov 16, 2020 · So, what killed “Ravishing” Rick Rude? Approximately a month after departing WCW, Rick Rude was found unconscious by his wife and was pronounced dead on April 20, 1999, at the age of 40 due to heart failure. An autopsy later revealed that he’d died due to an overdose of mixed medications. It was believed that at the time of Rick Rude’s ...
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Aug 28, 2023 · Published Aug 28, 2023. Rick Rude was one of WWE's best heels and even found success in WCW as well, but an injury derailed his career. Highlights. "Ravishing" Rick Rude was a legendary character in WWE history, known for his talent, charisma, and portrayal of a pretty boy macho heel.
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Apr 4, 2020 · “Ravishing” Rick Rude was voted Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1992) by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the publication ranked him #4 in its Top 500 Wrestlers edition (1992). Also in 1992, he was voted Best Heel by the readers of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter and inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017.