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1994 [5] 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).
Dec 13, 2023 · Rick Rude was mainly used for non-wrestling segments in ECW as he even took part in a commentary role. However, he was involved in a storyline where he wanted to be a nuisance to Shane Douglas, targeting him while wearing a mask when arriving at ECW. Rick Rude's best remembered regarding his semi-retired run was returning to WWE in 1997.
Nov 16, 2020 · 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 death, he was training for an in-ring comeback.
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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.
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 the 1980s and 1990s. Among other accolades, Rude was a four-time World Champion (a three-time WCW ...
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Ravishing Rick defeated Ultimate Warrior for the Intercontinental Championship during his time in WWE before he jumped back to WCW in 1991. He made an instant impact, defeating Sting for the United States Championship within a month of his debut. Rude also went on to capture the WCW International World Title during his stint with the company.
